Chef de Partie in Padstow

Rick Stein Careers; Padstow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff meals

Group discounts

Training opportunities

Clear progression

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants in Padstow are seeking a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You’ll run your section with consistency during service and cook to our brand standards using fresh seafood and quality ingredients.

You’ll mentor junior chefs, maintain high food safety standards, assist with stock and ordering, and work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth service. We offer competitive pay with tips, free staff meals, training and development, and generous progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up.
• Passion for food and attention to detail.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Good organisational skills and pride in your section.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices.
• Positive, reliable team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Running your section efficiently and consistently during service.
• Preparing and cooking dishes to specification and brand standards.
• Working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, with a focus on seafood.
• Mentoring Commis Chefs and junior team members.
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Demi Chef

Team player

Food safety

Job description

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and kitchens that run smoothly behind the scenes. We’re now looking for a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running your section efficiently and consistently during service
• Preparing and cooking dishes to specification and brand standards
• Working with fresh, high-quality ingredients, with a focus on seafood
• Supporting and mentoring Commis Chefs and junior team members
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
• Assisting with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure smooth service

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready to step up
• A passion for food and attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Good organisational skills and pride in your section
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen best practices
• A positive, reliable team player with a strong work ethic

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 opportunities
• Clear progression pathways within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re looking to build a strong foundation in your chef career and be part of a restaurant group that values quality, learning, and teamwork.

The Seafood Restaurant was the first restaurant opened by Rick Stein and Jill Stein in 1975. The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow is famous for establishing an international reputation for the very freshest fish and shellfish, often landed on our doorstep. In the centre of the restaurant is a Seafood Bar where guests can enjoy watching chefs assembling platters of oysters, langoustines and sashimi.