Bar Person Padstow

ST Petroc's Bistro; Padstow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Staff discounts across RSR, Rooms and

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants is seeking a friendly Bar Person to join the front-of-house team at St Petroc’s Bistro. You will be preparing and serving drinks, creating a welcoming bar environment, and sharing knowledge of our drinks menu and daily specials.

Ideal candidates have a positive attitude, confidence with guests, and a commitment to hospitality. The role offers training, progression opportunities, and staff benefits within a respected hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Friendly attitude and genuine love of hospitality.
• Previous bar experience or strong desire to learn.
• Confidence speaking with guests and making recommendations.
• Good attention to detail and pride in presentation.
• Ability to work calmly in a busy environment.
• Reliable, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks to a high standard, including wines, cocktails, beers and soft drinks.
• Create a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere at the bar for every guest.
• Share knowledge of our drinks menu, wines and daily specials.
• Take orders and process payments accurately and efficiently.
• Work closely with restaurant and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service.
• Keep the bar clean, organised and well stocked.
• Follow licensing, health & safety, and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Bar experience or willingness to learn

Confidence speaking with guests

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

POS system

Job description

Bar Person – Rick Stein Restaurants

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re all about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and making every guest feel genuinely welcome. We’re now looking for a friendly and confident Bar Person to join our front-of-house team.

If you love great drinks, enjoy chatting with guests, and take pride in delivering warm, professional service, we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and serving drinks to a high standard, including wines, cocktails, beers, and soft drinks
• Creating a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere at the bar for every guest
• Sharing knowledge of our drinks menu, wines, and daily specials
• Taking orders and processing payments accurately and efficiently
• Working closely with the restaurant and kitchen teams to ensure smooth service
• Keeping the bar clean, organised, and well stocked
• Following all licensing, health & safety, and food hygiene standards

What we’re looking for

• A friendly, positive attitude and genuine love of hospitality
• Previous bar experience or a strong desire to learn
• Confidence speaking with guests and making recommendations
• Good attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Ability to work calmly in a busy environment
• A reliable, team-focused approach

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms and Shops
• Ongoing training and development, including drinks, wine, and upselling skills
• Opportunities to progress within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

St Petroc’s Bistro was the second of Rick Stein and Jill Stein’s restaurants opened in 1988. Our Bistro has grown over the years specialising in bistro food from Britain, France, Spain and Italy. In 2016 Ruby’s Bar was opened next door to St Petroc’s Bistro, our front of house team enjoy looking after guests at both St Petroc’s Bistro and Ruby’s Bar.