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Chef Opportunities | Padstow
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Chef Opportunities – Padstow
Great food. Exceptional ingredients. A career on the Cornish coast.
Earn a great salary, plus tips.
At Rick Stein Restaurants, we believe great food starts with great people.
Across our restaurants in Padstow, we're looking for talented chefs at every stage of their career to join our kitchen teams. From those taking their first steps as a Commis Chef, to experienced Chefs de Partie, Sous Chefs and senior kitchen leaders, we're always looking for people who are passionate about food and want to be part of something special.
Working with exceptional seafood, fresh seasonal ingredients and menus rooted in the best of Cornwall, you'll join a team where craftsmanship, teamwork and genuine hospitality are at the heart of everything we do.
We have permanent and temporary opportunities available, with a range of contracted hours, so whether you're looking for your next long-term career move or a seasonal role by the coast, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join Rick Stein Restaurants?
When you join us, you're joining more than a kitchen. You're becoming part of a team with a shared passion for great food, great hospitality and developing great people.
You'll Have The Opportunity To
- Cook with exceptional seafood, fresh seasonal produce and quality ingredients
- Learn from experienced chefs who are passionate about sharing their knowledge
- Develop your skills through hands-on experience, training and support
- Progress your career through clear development opportunities across our restaurants
- Work alongside talented, supportive teams where respect and collaboration matter
- Be part of a group with a long-standing reputation for great food and genuine hospitality
What You'll Be Doing
Your responsibilities will depend on your experience and the role you join us in, but you'll play an important part in delivering the food and standards our guests know and love.
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You Could Be
- Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Working with exceptional seafood and learning the skills and techniques that make it so special
- Taking responsibility for your section and maintaining consistently high standards
- Working closely with the wider kitchen team to deliver smooth, efficient service
- Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Contributing to an organised, positive and supportive kitchen environment
- Helping develop junior chefs and sharing your knowledge as your experience grows
- Taking on greater responsibility and leadership as you progress through your career
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in hearing from chefs at all levels, including:
- Commis Chefs
- Demi Chefs
- Chef de Parties
- Sous Chefs
- Senior Sous Chefs
- Head Chefs
You don't need to have worked in a Rick Stein kitchen before. What matters is your attitude, passion and willingness to learn.
You'll Thrive Here If You
- Love cooking and take real pride in the food you produce
- Enjoy working with quality ingredients and want to develop your skills
- Work well as part of a team and understand that great service is a team effort
- Stay calm, organised and focused when service gets busy
- Take pride in high standards and attention to detail
- Are curious, willing to learn and open to developing new skills
- Want to build a career in hospitality and be part of a team that invests in its people
We invest in our people
We're proud that many of our chefs have developed their careers within Rick Stein Restaurants.
We want you to have the opportunity to do the same. Whether you're learning the fundamentals of professional cookery, refining your skills as a Chef de Partie or developing into a confident kitchen leader, we'll give you the support, experience and training to help you move forward.
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Your career doesn't have to follow one path. With multiple restaurants and opportunities across the group, there are plenty of ways to learn, develop and take your next step.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive pay plus tips
- Free staff meals while on shift
- Generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms and Shops
- Ongoing training and development
- Clear opportunities for career progression across our restaurants
- Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
- Access to discounts across hundreds of retailers, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services
- A friendly, inclusive team where you'll be supported and valued
Life in Padstow
There's a reason Padstow has become such an iconic food destination.
With the harbour, beaches and Cornish coastline on your doorstep, you'll be working in one of the UK's most celebrated food destinations, surrounded by a community that attracts people who love great food and the outdoors.
Whether you're already local, looking for a new adventure or considering making the move to Cornwall, Padstow offers a unique place to live, work and build a career.
Ready for your next move?
Whether you're starting your career, looking for your next challenge or ready to take the next step into kitchen leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Rick Stein Restaurants in Padstow and build a career with a team that's passionate about great food, exceptional ingredients and genuine hospitality.
Apply today and discover where your career could take you.
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