Sous Chef

St Petroc's Bistro; Padstow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned bistro in Padstow is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and manage kitchen operations on Chef's days off. This role offers opportunities for career development, flexible shifts, excellent benefits like tips, staff discounts, and a healthy work/life balance. Join our passionate team to create memorable dining experiences.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Weekly tips

50% staff discounts

Free meal for two annually

Social events

Quality meals while on duty

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or relevant role.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations on Chef's days off.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and take ownership on Chef's days off.
• Assist in scheduling and recruiting new talent.
• Keep updated with food trends and suggest menu items.
• Manage kitchen operations smoothly.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food preparation

Menu development

Staff training

Stock control

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Chef and taking ownership of the kitchen on Chef's days off
• Learning about budgets & stock control
• Assisting the head chef with the scheduling, development and recruiting of new talent
• Keeping in touch with current food trends and having an input with suggestions for the menu

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 Porter 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

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at Rick Stein’s St Petroc’s Bistro in Padstow, 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 both 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.

Benefits

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance is important to us, we’ll work with you to find the shifts that work for 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 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 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 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

• 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 Padstow.
• Travel to work – Padstow is on the bus route from Bodmin, Wadebridge and Newquay with regular buses throughout the day.
• You can cycle safely to work from Bodmin and Wadebridge to Padstow along the Camel Trail.