People Partner 3 Month Fixed Term contract – Rick Stein Restaurants
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 experiences for every guest. We’re now looking for an experienced People Partner to join our team and champion the growth, engagement, and wellbeing of our people across our restaurants, rooms, and shops.
If you’re passionate about supporting teams, driving culture, and shaping an exceptional employee experience, we’d love to meet you.
What you’ll be doing
1. Work alongside the Operations Director and site leaders - be present, visible, embedded in the operation
2. Translate the Operations Director's standards and expectations into consistent leadership practice across sites
3. Be the thinking partner the Operations Director can call when something is brewing - before it becomes a problem
4. Ensure active ER cases are resolved or well-managed before peak - no loose ends
5. Support managers in having the conversations they've been putting off - performance, behaviour, expectation-setting
What we’re looking for
6. Proven experience as an HR business partner or people-focused role in hospitality or a fast-paced operational environment
7. CIPD level 5
8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence and coach at all levels
9. Excellent knowledge of HR best practice, employment law, and employee relations
10. Confident in delivering solutions in recruitment, development, performance, and engagement
11. A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for people and culture
12. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while building positive relationships across teams
What you’ll get
13. Competitive salary and benefits
14. Opportunities to work with and develop passionate hospitality teams
15. Training and development to grow your HR expertise and career
16. Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
17. A supportive, inclusive team culture with wellbeing at the heart of what we do
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 people, hospitality, and making a real impact, apply now and help shape the employee experience at Rick Stein Restaurants.
For more details about the role
From our Cookery School right through to our maintenance department; our support teams ensure our guests have wonderful experiences with us. Our admin and operational support teams play a key part in the smooth running of the business; joining all the dots and planning ahead. From our Cookery School right through to our maintenance department; our support teams ensure our guests have wonderful experiences with us. Our admin and operational support teams play a key part in the smooth running of the business; joining all the dots and planning ahead.