Job description

Chef all levels

• Pay - from £10.42 per hour up to £32,450 per year
• Plus up to £7,000 per year in tips (based on last years figures, paid weekly)
• Flexible shifts with part or full time options
• A Disability Confident Employer and a Top 100 Best Companies to work for

We are looking for experienced Chefs to join our friendly kitchen teams at our restaurants in Padstow, Cornwall.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences.

Don't worry if you don't have experience, you can join us as a trainee/commis chef and we will give you all the tools and training you need.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Food preparation and creating incredible desserts and baked goods
• Helping to run the section alongside the team
• Ensuring raw and ready to eat foods and products stored correctly
• Training and teaching the team
• Maintaining good hygiene in the kitchen
• Aiding with menu changes

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here?
Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatsteins
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatsteins

Grow your career with us

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. Our current Head Chef, Pete Murt, has worked his way up through the chef ranks so he knows 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

Perks

Flexible shifts. Work/life balance is important to us, we'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle.
Brilliant weekly tips. On top of your salary you'll earn tips that 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 every year which increases 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.

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.
Uniform- we provide our kitchen teams with chef whites.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Padstow, PL28 8BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person