Sous Chef

St Petroc's Bistro; Padstow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious bistro in Padstow is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their friendly kitchen team. This role offers a competitive salary of £31,000 per year plus tips, providing total potential earnings of up to £38,600 annually. The ideal candidate will assist the Head Chef, deliver inspiring food, and have opportunities for career progression. The bistro values flexibility, work/life balance, and a supportive work environment, contributing to personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Brilliant tips

Staff discounts

Free meal for two after one year

Social events

Plenty of food while on duty

Staff surprises

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a professional kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring food and showcase superior skills in the kitchen.
• Support the Head Chef and take ownership during their absence.
• Assist with budgets and stock control.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team management

Budget management

Creativity in menu planning

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Sous Chef

• Pay - £31,000 per year
• Plus up to £7,600 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last year’s earnings), giving total potential earnings of £38,600 per year.
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• A Top 100 Best Companies to work for

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.

What you'll be getting up to:

• Showcasing your superior skills in the kitchen as you deliver inspiring food
• 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

Check us out!

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Perks

• 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 will 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 will 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.

Say hello ‑

We'd love to hear from you - to apply, please email your CV to [e-mail] 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.

St Petroc’s Bistro was the second of Rick Stein and Jill Stein’s restaurants opened in 1988. Our Bistro has grown over the years specialising in bistro food from Britain, France, Spain and Italy. In 2016 Ruby’s Bar was opened next door to St Petroc’s Bistro, our front of house team enjoy looking after guests at both St Petroc’s Bistro and Ruby’s Bar.