Waiter/Waitress Rick Stein Fish and Chips

Rick Stein Careers; Padstow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + tips

Free staff meals

Training & development

Career progression

Holiday allowance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Rick Stein Restaurants in Padstow, Cornwall, is seeking a friendly Waiter/Waitress to join our front-of-house team. Earn up to £15.71 per hour, including tips, while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a busy, hospitality-driven environment.

We value warmth, teamwork, and a genuine passion for great seafood. Training is provided, with opportunities to progress within a respected hospitality group and enjoy staff meals, discounts, and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive attitude and genuine hospitality.
• Previous waiting experience preferred; training provided.
• Interest in food, wine, and seafood.
• Confident in recommending dishes, sides and drinks.
• Team player who thrives in a busy, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Creating relaxed, memorable dining experiences for every guest
• Sharing knowledge of our menus, daily specials, and drinks with confidence
• Anticipating guest needs and offering thoughtful recommendations
• Working closely with the kitchen and bar to deliver seamless service
• Upholding the high standards that define the Rick Stein name

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Menu knowledge

Recommendation skills

Team player

Job description

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow. Earn up to £15.71 per hour, including tips.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re all about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and making every guest feel genuinely welcome. We’re now looking for an enthusiastic Waiter / Waitress to join our front-of-house team.

If you love great food, enjoy talking to people, and take pride in delivering exceptional service, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating relaxed, memorable dining experiences for every guest
• Sharing knowledge of our menus, daily specials, and drinks with confidence
• Anticipating guest needs and offering thoughtful recommendations
• Working closely with the kitchen and bar to deliver seamless service
• Upholding the high standards that define the Rick Stein name

What We’re Looking For

• A friendly, positive attitude and a natural sense of hospitality
• Previous waiting experience (great, but not essential – we’ll train the right person)
• An interest in food, wine, and seafood
• Confidence in recommending dishes, sides, and drinks to enhance the guest experience
• A team player who thrives in a busy, professional environment

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms and Shops
• Ongoing training and development (including food, wine, and upselling skills)
• Opportunities to progress within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 yearss
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a restaurant group that values quality, warmth, and professionalism,

Stein’s Fish & Chips in Padstow boasts both a restaurant and takeaway, located on the beautiful North Cornwall coast overlooking the Camel Estuary. You’ll find a menu of cod and haddock together with a large range of local fish like hake, lemon sole, Cornish scallops and bass which is often landed right here on our doorstep in Padstow.