Commis Chef

Rick Stein; Padstow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free staff meals

Ongoing training & development

Clear progression pathways

Inclusive team culture

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants is seeking a motivated Commis Chef to join The Seafood Restaurant team in Padstow. If you’re starting your chef career, enjoy great ingredients and want to learn from experienced chefs in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

You will support the kitchen team, prepare ingredients to specification, and learn across different sections while following food safety standards. Join a respected hospitality group with clear progression and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic kitchen experience or catering qualification is helpful but not essential.
• Strong interest in cooking and great attention to detail.
• Able to learn from experienced chefs and work well in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in delivering high‑quality dishes consistently.
• Prepare fresh ingredients to specification and high standards.
• Learn and work across different sections of the kitchen.
• Follow recipes, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries, and general kitchen organisation.
• Work closely with senior chefs to develop skills and confidence.

Skills

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Team player

Attention to detail

Basic kitchen exp

Education

Catering qualification optional

Job description

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 motivated and enthusiastic Commis Chef to join our kitchen team.

If you're at the start of your chef career, love working with great ingredients, and want to learn from experienced chefs in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes consistently
• Preparing fresh ingredients to specification and high standards
• Learning and working across different sections of the kitchen
• Following recipes, food safety, and hygiene standards at all times
• Assisting with stock rotation, deliveries, and general kitchen organisation
• Working closely with senior chefs to develop your skills and confidence

Key skills and qualities

• A passion for food and a genuine interest in cooking
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Basic kitchen experience or catering qualification is helpful, but not essential
• A team player who is reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking

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.

About company

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.

Benefits

• 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