Chef

Rick Stein Head Office; Wadebridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Free staff meals

Staff discounts

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants in Wadebridge is seeking talented chefs of all levels to join our kitchen teams. We have both temporary and permanent positions with flexible contracted hours, and we offer competitive pay plus tips and delicious staff meals in a busy, professional environment.

Whether you're starting your chef career or bringing years of experience, you'll work with fresh ingredients, learn under supportive team members, and have opportunities for career progression across our group.

Qualifications

• Passion for great food and hospitality.
• Experience in a professional kitchen appropriate to your level.
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality dishes.
• Reliable, hardworking team player with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food consistently
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
• Supporting smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods
• Contributing ideas, sharing knowledge, and continually developing your skills
• Depending on your experience, mentoring junior team members and supporting the wider kitchen team

Skills

Passion for great food and hospitality

Experience in a professional kitchen

Positive attitude under pressure

Attention to detail

Reliable, hardworking team player

Willingness to learn and grow

Job description

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.
Great Salary, plus Tips.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and kitchens that run smoothly behind the scenes. Across our Padstow restaurants, we’re looking for talented chefs of all levels to join our kitchen teams. We have both temporary and permanent positions available, with flexible contracted hours.

Whether you're just starting your chef career, looking to take the next step, or bringing years of experience, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for passionate people who take pride in great food, enjoy working as part of a supportive team, and want to develop their skills in a busy, professional kitchen.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food consistently
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness
• Supporting smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods
• Contributing ideas, sharing knowledge, and continually developing your skills
• Depending on your experience, mentoring junior team members and supporting the wider kitchen team

What we’re looking for

• A genuine passion for great food and hospitality
• Experience in a professional kitchen appropriate to your level
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality dishes
• A reliable, hardworking team player with excellent communication skills
• A willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel and more
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression across our collection of restaurants
• The opportunity to work with high-quality, fresh ingredients
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service - up to 5 additional days after 5 years

Whether you're an ambitious Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or an experienced kitchen leader, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop and thrive with Rick Stein Restaurants.

If you're ready to be part of a team that values quality, craftsmanship and genuine hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.