Head Chef

Head Chef

• Competitive package
• Flexible work patterns - great work life balance
• Top 100 Best Companies to work for

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our beautiful restaurant, St Petroc's Bistro in the centre of 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 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:

• Leading the kitchen team to deliver a quality experience for our guests
• Developing, training and inspiring your kitchen team to continuously improve
• Working alongside the restaurant manager to find ways to make your guests and staff smile
• Working with our Group Executive Chef and Rick & Jack Stein to develop seasonal menus
• Planning rotas, events and holidays to ensure the smooth running of your restaurant
• Controlling the kitchen from a financial and quality driven perspective

Check us out

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What you'll bring to the role

This is a great opportunity for Sous Chef to progress, or for a current Head Chef. We're looking for someone who has worked in restaurants or pubs that puts their heart and loyalty into a role. You'll be aware of guest needs and know how to make them smile, as well being able to effectively lead, inspire and develop a team.

How we make you smile

• Staff discounts. You'll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you'll earn tips These are paid weekly into your bank, aren't subject to NI deductions and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at social events and parties.
• Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid holiday every year which increases after 2 years
• 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.
• 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 start to increase after 2 years
• Wellbeing support. You're able to access all of Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme services for free at any time, such as a 24-hour phone line and help sheets.
• Recommend a friend bonus. If you successfully recommend us a new employee, you'll receive a bonus from us as a thank you.
• Pension scheme. To help save for your future, you'll be automatically enrolled in our pension scheme after your first 3 months.

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

We are proud to be a values led company which you will learn more about upon joining us, the values that we live and breathe here at Stein's are:

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Say hello

If you are an experienced Head Chef looking to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you -

To apply, please email your CV to mohagan[at] or click apply to submit a quick application.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance at any stage

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