Sous Chef

Restaurants; Padstow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef in Padstow, Cornwall, where you'll inspire a talented kitchen team and work with local suppliers to deliver exceptional dishes. Enjoy excellent tips, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment in a top-ranked hospitality establishment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Brilliant tips (paid weekly)

Staff discounts (50% off in restaurants)

Free meal for two after one year

Social events

Plenty of food while on duty

Holiday (28 days paid holiday)

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a similar establishment.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team with excellent culinary practices.
• Lead a kitchen team in delivering high-quality dishes.

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• Plus up to £10,600 per year in tips (based on last year's figures, paid weekly), giving total potential earnings of £43,050 per year.
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• 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 Seafood Restaurant 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 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 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:

• Inspiring your team with the best dishes from around the world
• Working with local suppliers and the freshest ingredients
• Leading a team in one of the best seafood restaurants in the business
• Developing and recruiting your own colleagues
• Building on your own business skills in areas such as budgeting and stock control

Grow your career with us

We're passionate about developing our people. Our current Head Chef, Pete Murt, has worked his way up through the chef ranks. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within, and we aim to help you fulfill your potential. We will 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!

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

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important. We will work with you to find shifts that suit your lifestyle. Full-time employees can request a four-day week.
• Brilliant tips. In addition to your salary, you'll earn tips, paid weekly into your bank, not subject to NI deductions. Tips are also given when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts. 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, you'll receive a complimentary 3-course meal for two annually.
• Social events. Opportunities to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Plenty of food. Enjoy great quality meals while on duty, including tasting all our dishes, drinks, and snacks during breaks.
• Staff surprises. Little treats throughout the year to make you smile.
• Holiday. 28 days paid holiday, increasing after 2 years.

Our story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family-run business in 1975. Today, we employ over 600 staff across 10 restaurants in the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops, and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved, along with their sons Ed, Jack, and Charlie.

Our Values

We are proud to be a values-led company, focusing on:

• Hospitality from the heart
• Enjoy learning & improving
• Doing the right thing, the right way
• Bringing out the best in each other
• Great team spirit

Good to know...

• Parking – ample free parking in Padstow.
• Travel – Padstow is accessible via bus from Bodmin, Wadebridge, and Newquay with regular services. Cycling is also an option along the Camel Trail from Bodmin and Wadebridge.

Say hello

Interested? Email your CV to petemurt[at]rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

The Seafood Restaurant was the first opened by Rick and Jill Stein in 1975. It is renowned for the freshest fish and shellfish, often landed locally, with a Seafood Bar where guests can watch chefs prepare oysters, langoustines, and sashimi.