Junior Sous Chef

Rick Stein; Padstow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rick Stein, a renowned culinary establishment, seeks an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join their Padstow kitchen team. The role offers extensive responsibilities in a vibrant environment with potential earnings supported by tips. Enjoy an array of benefits including flexible shifts, discounts, and a rich opportunity for personal growth within a values-led company.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

50% off in restaurants and 20% in shops

Complimentary meal for two after one year

28 days paid holiday

Tips paid weekly

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to run all kitchen sections.
• Strong focus on health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the kitchen, prepare dishes as per company specs.
• Control sections to achieve service times and support senior chefs.
• Participate in kitchen management meetings and menu planning.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety compliance

Team leadership

Menu planning

Job description

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• Plus up to £6,000 per year in tips, paid weekly. Giving the potential earnings equivalent to £ per hour.
• Working in various kitchens across the business.
• A Top 100 Best Company to work for

If you are looking to gain experience in a top-class celebrity kitchen, we are looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our team in Padstow.

What you'll be getting up to:

• Open the kitchen and be ready for service
• Ability to run all sections
• Prepare dishes in line with company specs at all times
• Control and support sections in achieving service times
• Support the Head or Sous Chef on duty to ensure a smooth service and deputise in their absence
• Prep food in line with prep lists
• Close down / hand over the kitchen, clean and tidy with full prep list written
• Lead a health and safety culture, be food safety compliant, following all procedures and policies in every aspect
• Be involved in menu planning and stock control
• Participate in management meetings and future planning
• Treat everyone with respect and remain calm at all times
• Deliver hospitality from your heart

Grow your career with us

We're not just passionate about food; we're passionate about developing our people too. Many of our Head Chefs have worked their way up through the chef ranks from Kitchen Porters, so they know exactly how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within, and we want to help you fulfill your potential.

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here? Check out our 'Life at Stein's' media channels.

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us. We'll work with you to find shifts that suit your lifestyle, and full-time employees can request to work a four-day week.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary, you'll earn tips paid weekly into your bank. They are not subject to NI deductions, and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts. You'll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online, plus discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Free meal for two. After one year with us, you'll receive a complimentary 3-course meal for two in one of our restaurants every year.
• Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid holiday, which increases after 2 years.

Our Values

We are proud to be a values-led company, which you will learn more about upon joining us. The values 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 -

We'd love to hear from you. To apply, please email your CV or click apply to submit a quick application.

If you would like any additional support or need reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.