Head Chef

Restaurants; Newquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant at Fistral Beach as a Head Chef, where you'll lead a dedicated kitchen team and create memorable experiences for guests. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a supportive work environment focused on team happiness and development.

Benefits

50% off meals in restaurants

Free meal for two after one year

28 paid holiday days annually

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme enrollment after 3 months

Weekly paid tips

Discounts in shops and online

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Experience in a Head Chef role within a restaurant environment.
• Ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team.
• Awareness of guest needs and culinary trends.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team to deliver quality experiences.
• Developing and inspiring your kitchen team.
• Planning events and managing kitchen operations effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Guest Engagement

Job description

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• £35,0000 per year plus end of year
  performance based bonus
• Up to £7,000 per year in tips
  paid weekly
• Flexible work patterns - great
  work life balance
• Top 100 Best Companies to work
  for

We’re looking for an
experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our beautiful restaurant, at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall.

We see ourselves as
being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great
food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies
to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe
in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability
Confident Committed Employer.

What you'll be getting
up to:

• Leading the kitchen team to
  deliver a quality experience for our guests
• Developing, training and
  inspiring your kitchen team to continuously improve
• Working alongside the restaurant
  manager to find ways to make your guests and staff smile
• Working with our Group Executive
  Chef and Rick & Jack Stein to develop seasonal menus
• Planning rotas, events and
  holidays to ensure the smooth running of your restaurant
• Controlling the kitchen from a
  financial and quality driven perspective

Check us out!

Want to know what it's
like to work here?

Check out our 'Life at
Steins' media channels.

What you'll bring to the role

We're
looking for someone who has worked in restaurants or pubs that puts their heart
and loyalty into a role. You'll be aware of guest needs and know how to make
them smile, as well being able to effectively lead, inspire and develop a
team.

How we make you
smile

• Staff discounts.You'll get 50% off in our
  restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and
  cookery courses.
• Brilliant tips.On top of your salary
  you'll earn tips These are paid weekly into your bank, aren't subject to
  NI deductions and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Holiday .You'll get 28 days paid
  holiday every year which increases after 2 years
• Free meal for two.After one year with us,
  you'll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our
  restaurants every year.
• Plenty of food.We provide great quality
  meals whilst on duty, the chance to taste all our dishes as well drinks
  and snacks whilst you're on a break.
• Staff surprises.We like to make you smile,
  so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday.You'll get 28 days paid holiday
  every yearwhich start to increase after 2 years
• Wellbeing support.You’re able to access all
  of Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme services for free at
  any time, such as a 24-hour phone line and help sheets.
• Recommend a friend bonus.If you successfully
  recommend us a new employee, you’ll receive a bonus from us as a thank
  you.
• Pension scheme.To help save for your
  future, you’ll be automatically enrolled in our pension scheme after your
  first 3 months.

Our story

Rick and Jill Stein
started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600
happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant
in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms,
cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily
involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Our Values

We are proud to be a values led company which you will
learn more about upon joining us, the values that we live and breathe here at
Stein's are:

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Say hello

If you are an
experienced Head Chef looking to develop your career, we'd love to hear from
you-

To apply, please email
your CV to tomtaylor[at]rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick
application.

Please let us know if
you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance at any stage