Commis Chef in Padstow

The Seafood Restaurant; Padstow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff meals

Discounts across Rick Stein group

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression pathways

Supportive team culture

Extra holiday allowance

Retailer discounts

Job summary

The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow is seeking a motivated 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.

We offer competitive pay plus tips, free staff meals, ongoing training, and clear progression within a respected hospitality group. Join our busy kitchen and grow your career with Rick Stein Restaurants.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and cooking
• Willingness to learn and grow in a busy kitchen
• Ability to stay focused and maintain high standards
• Team player with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Passion for food

Willingness to learn

Work well under pressure

Attention to detail

Reliable and hardworking

Education

Basic kitchen experience or 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

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.