Seasonal Chef de Partie – Join Our Fisheries & Seafood Bar Team!

Location: Fisheries and Seafood Bar, Padstow, Cornwall
Pay: £12 per hour + Tips
Shifts: Flexible, Seasonal Full-time/Part-time Options

Looking for a new seasonal role that allows you to showcase your culinary skills in a vibrant, fast-paced environment? Join our Fisheries & Seafood Bar team in Padstow, where we pride ourselves on serving the freshest seafood in a lively and welcoming setting.

As a Seasonal Chef de Partie, you'll be an integral part of our kitchen team, helping us deliver high-quality, locally sourced seafood dishes to our guests. We’re looking for someone with passion and energy to help us make every dining experience special.

Why Join Us?

Our Fisheries & Seafood Bar is part of the Rick Stein family of restaurants – renowned for exceptional food and great service. As a member of our team, you’ll not only help us create outstanding dishes, but you’ll also benefit from a supportive and inclusive environment where we strive to make our people smile. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we embrace diversity and ensure everyone can thrive.

What We Offer:

We want to impress you, as much as you’ll impress our guests, so we offer a range of perks for all our staff.

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us. We’ll work together to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle.
• Significant tips. On top of your wage, you’ll earn tips 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. You can also order wine at cost price.
• Free meal for two. After each full year with us, you’ll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants.
• Social events. You’ll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• 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.
• 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. 
• Volunteering day. After each full year with us, you’ll get 1 paid day to volunteer for a charity that’s important to you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Running your section of the kitchen during service, ensuring that our seafood dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
• Supporting the Fisheries Team in maintaining consistent food quality and cleanliness.
• Helping to mentor junior kitchen staff, sharing your knowledge and experience.
• Assisting in the preparation of daily specials and ensuring every guest leaves with a memorable dining experience.

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. 

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here?  

Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels. 

Instagram:  @lifeatsteins_
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatsteins 

Our Values

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

Good to Know:

• Parking and Travel – Free parking available in Padstow, with bus routes from Bodmin, Wadebridge, and Newquay, and safe cycling access along the Camel Trail.
• Uniform Provided – We’ll provide all the kitchen gear you need to get started.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about food and want to join a team that values your skills and supports your growth, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by sending your CV to thendy[at]rickstein.com or click "Apply" for a quick application.

If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments at any stage, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

  Stein’s Fisheries opened in 2012 selling fresh fish, shellfish and pre-prepared seafood dishes, as well as lobsters, crabs, fishcakes, seafood salads, salmon, prawn and crab sandwiches. Recently a casual seafood bar was introduced to sit alongside our fish counter, where customers can tuck into some of the best seafood from our shores and some of Rick’s favourite wines. 

Seasonal Chef de Partie – Join Our Fisheries & Seafood Bar Team!

Location: Fisheries and Seafood Bar, Padstow, Cornwall
Pay: £12 per hour + Tips
Shifts: Flexible, Seasonal Full-time/Part-time Options

Looking for a new seasonal role that allows you to showcase your culinary skills in a vibrant, fast-paced environment? Join our Fisheries & Seafood Bar team in Padstow, where we pride ourselves on serving the freshest seafood in a lively and welcoming setting.

As a Seasonal Chef de Partie, you'll be an integral part of our kitchen team, helping us deliver high-quality, locally sourced seafood dishes to our guests. We’re looking for someone with passion and energy to help us make every dining experience special.

Why Join Us?

Our Fisheries & Seafood Bar is part of the Rick Stein family of restaurants – renowned for exceptional food and great service. As a member of our team, you’ll not only help us create outstanding dishes, but you’ll also benefit from a supportive and inclusive environment where we strive to make our people smile. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we embrace diversity and ensure everyone can thrive.

What We Offer:

We want to impress you, as much as you’ll impress our guests, so we offer a range of perks for all our staff.

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us. We’ll work together to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle.
• Significant tips. On top of your wage, you’ll earn tips 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. You can also order wine at cost price.
• Free meal for two. After each full year with us, you’ll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants.
• Social events. You’ll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• 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.
• 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. 
• Volunteering day. After each full year with us, you’ll get 1 paid day to volunteer for a charity that’s important to you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Running your section of the kitchen during service, ensuring that our seafood dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards.
• Supporting the Fisheries Team in maintaining consistent food quality and cleanliness.
• Helping to mentor junior kitchen staff, sharing your knowledge and experience.
• Assisting in the preparation of daily specials and ensuring every guest leaves with a memorable dining experience.

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. 

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here?  

Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels. 

Instagram:  @lifeatsteins_
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatsteins 

Our Values

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

Good to Know:

• Parking and Travel – Free parking available in Padstow, with bus routes from Bodmin, Wadebridge, and Newquay, and safe cycling access along the Camel Trail.
• Uniform Provided – We’ll provide all the kitchen gear you need to get started.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about food and want to join a team that values your skills and supports your growth, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by sending your CV to thendy[at]rickstein.com or click "Apply" for a quick application.

If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments at any stage, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

  Stein’s Fisheries opened in 2012 selling fresh fish, shellfish and pre-prepared seafood dishes, as well as lobsters, crabs, fishcakes, seafood salads, salmon, prawn and crab sandwiches. Recently a casual seafood bar was introduced to sit alongside our fish counter, where customers can tuck into some of the best seafood from our shores and some of Rick’s favourite wines.