Breakfast Chef

Rick Stein; Padstow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rick Stein is seeking an experienced Breakfast Chef to join their team at The Seafood Restaurant, located in beautiful Padstow, Cornwall. This role involves preparing high-quality breakfasts and leading kitchen operations while benefiting from a supportive environment with plenty of opportunities for career growth. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible shifts, and numerous employee perks, including discounts and staff events, all while working for a top-rated hospitality company.

Benefits

50% off in restaurants

20% off in shops and online

Complimentary meals for two after one year

28 days paid holiday annually

Brilliant weekly tips

Flexible shifts

Support for career development

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience as a Breakfast Chef or similar role is preferred.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the kitchen and preparing breakfast.
• Ensuring excellent quality and taste.
• Preparing the kitchen for the rest of the day's service.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Cooking Skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Breakfast Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at our iconic flagship restaurant, The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall.

Salary: Pay - £ per hour (£22,841 for a 35 hour week), plus up to £6,130 per year in tips (based on last year's figures, paid weekly), giving total potential earnings of £28,900 per year.

Shifts: Flexible shifts with part and full-time options.

Recognition: Top 100 Best Company to work for.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink, and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Setting up the kitchen and preparing breakfast
• Ensuring excellent quality and taste
• Preparing the kitchen for the rest of the day's service

Want to know what it's like to work here? Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels.

Grow your career with us

We're passionate about developing our people. Many of our Head Chefs worked their way up through the chef ranks, so they know exactly how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within. We will invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits)
• Opportunities to move within our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when ready
• Regular support from your manager
• Flexible shifts: We work with you to find shifts that suit your lifestyle, and full-time employees can request a four-day week.
• Brilliant tips: On top of your salary, you'll earn tips paid weekly into your bank, not subject to NI deductions, and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts: 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online, plus discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Free meal for two: After one year, enjoy a complimentary 3-course meal for two annually.
• Social events: Meet Rick and the family at fun social gatherings and parties.
• Plenty of food: Great quality meals on duty, with tastings of dishes, drinks, and snacks during breaks.
• Staff surprises: Little treats throughout the year to make you smile.
• Holiday: 28 days paid holiday annually, increasing after 2 years.

Our Story

Founded in 1975 by Rick and Jill Stein, our family-run business now employs over 600 staff across 10 restaurants, hotels, cookery schools, shops, and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved, along with their sons Ed, Jack, and Charlie.

Our Values

We are proud to be a values-led company. Our core values include:

• Hospitality from the heart
• Enjoy learning & improving
• Right thing, right way
• Bring out the best in each other
• Great team spirit

Good to know: We provide chef whites for our kitchen teams.

How to Apply

We'd love to hear from you! Please email your CV or click 'Apply' to submit a quick application. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments, let us know.

The Seafood Restaurant, opened in 1975, is renowned for its fresh fish and shellfish, often landed right at our doorstep. Guests can enjoy watching chefs prepare oysters, langoustines, and sashimi at our Seafood Bar.