Commis Chef in Padstow

Rick Stein Careers; Padstow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Free staff meals

Training opportunities

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Extra holiday days

Retailer/shop discounts

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants is looking for a motivated Commis Chef to join the kitchen team in Padstow. If you’re starting your chef career, love great ingredients and want to learn from experienced chefs, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be part of a supportive environment with opportunities to grow, access to staff meals, discounts across the group, and ongoing training. The Seafood Restaurant legacy highlights our commitment to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and genuine interest in cooking.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in work.
• Team player who is reliable and hardworking.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Work well under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Catering qualification

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 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’ll 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

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.