Seasonal Demi Chef de Partie

Restaurants; Newquay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our vibrant kitchen team as a Demi Chef de Partie at a top hospitality company overlooking Fistral Beach. With flexible shifts and a commitment to work-life balance, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality culinary experiences. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and a supportive environment that values career development.

Benefits

Weekly tips

50% off in restaurants

Free meal for two after one year

28 days paid holiday per year

Flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Experience as a Demi Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Adaptable and a team player in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow the Head Chef's vision and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead sections during service and ensure quality delivery of dishes.
• Support the Head Chef in achieving dining experience standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

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• Pay - £12.35 per hour (£22,477 per year for a 35-hour week)
• Plus up to £2,700 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last year's earnings),
• giving total potential earnings of £25,177 per year.

We are looking for an experienced Demi Chef de Partie to join our friendly kitchen team at our restaurant and takeaway overlooking the iconic 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.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Knowing and leading sections during service
• Supporting the Head Chef to ensure that Rick’s dishes, vision, and desire for quality deliver a fantastic dining experience for our guests.

Check us out!

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

Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels.

Grow your career with us

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. Many of our current Head Chefs have worked their way up through the chef ranks 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 fulfil your potential. We'll invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager
• Flexible shifts. Because work/life balance is important to us, we'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle.
• Weekly tips. On top of your salary, you'll earn tips and these are paid weekly into your bank, aren't 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, and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• 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.
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Plenty of food. We provide great quality meals whilst on duty, the chance to taste all our dishes as well as 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 year which starts to increase after 2 years.

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.

Good to know...

• Parking – There is plenty of free parking available in Newquay town centre.
• Travel to work – We are a 10-minute walk from the bus station and a 20-minute walk from the train station.
• Uniform – We provide our kitchen teams with chef whites.

Say hello

We'd love to hear from you. To apply, please email your CV to williampeters[at]rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application.

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

Rick Stein Fistral is casual and laid-back, serving Rick’s famous fish & chips as well as Indian takeaway with dishes inspired by Rick’s travels. Perfectly positioned overlooking Fistral Beach and bustling with hungry visitors.