Demi Chef – Kitchen
Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.
At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re all about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. We’re now looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Demi Chef to join our kitchen team.
If you love cooking, take pride in high standards, and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.
What you’ll be doing
1. Preparing and cooking dishes to the high standards that define Rick Stein Restaurants
2. Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in running the kitchen smoothly
3. Ensuring all food is presented beautifully and consistently
4. Maintaining kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety standards
5. Learning and developing new cooking techniques and skills
6. Assisting in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff
7. Contributing ideas for menu development and daily specials
What we’re looking for
8. Previous kitchen experience, ideally in a professional restaurant environment
9. Passion for food, seafood, and delivering high-quality dishes
10. Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
11. A team player who thrives in a busy, professional kitchen
12. Willingness to learn, develop, and progress within the kitchen brigade
13. Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude under pressure
What you’ll get
14. Competitive pay and opportunities for progression
15. Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
16. Ongoing training and development, including culinary skills, menu knowledge, and career progression
17. A supportive, inclusive team culture
18. Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years
19. Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
If you’re passionate about cooking and want to grow your career in a respected restaurant group, apply now and join the kitchen team at Rick Stein Restaurants.
The Seafood Restaurant was the first restaurant opened by Rick Stein and Jill Stein in 1975. The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow is famous for establishing an international reputation for the very freshest fish and shellfish, often landed on our doorstep. In the centre of the restaurant is a Seafood Bar where guests can enjoy watching chefs assembling platters of oysters, langoustines and sashimi.