Junior Sous Chef

• £31,750 per year, 45 hours per week
• Plus up to £7,400 per year in tips, giving total potential earnings of £39,150 per year. 
• Flexible shifts 
• A top 100 Best Company to work for

If you are looking to gain experience in a top-class celebrity kitchen, we are looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at Sandbanks restaurant, Poole, Dorset. 

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 both 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: 

• Open the kitchen and be ready for service
• Ability to run all sections
• Prepare dishes in line with company specs at all times
• Control and support sections in achieving service times
• Support the Head or Sous Chef on duty to ensure a smooth service and deputise in their absence. 
• Prep food in line with prep lists
• Close down / hand over the kitchen clean and tidy with full prep list written
• Lead a health and safety culture, be food safety Compliant, following all procedures and policies in every aspect
• Be involved in menu planning and stock control
• Participate in management meetings and future planning
• Treat everyone with respect and remain calm at all times
• Deliver hospitality from your heart

Grow your career with us  

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too.  Many of our Head Chefs have worked their way up through the chef ranks from Kitchen Porter so they know exactly how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential.  

We'll invest in you with:  

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence 
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business 
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right 
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager

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 

 Perks 

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance is important to us, we'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you'll earn tips and these are paid weekly into your bank, aren't subject to NI deductions 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.  
• 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.  
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.  
• 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 which starts to increase after 2 years

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.

Good to know...  

• Uniform - Chef whites provided 
• We can provide support with local parking permit
• Access to discounted taxi rates

Say hello -  
We'd love to hear from you - to apply, please email your cv to sojlopez@rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application. 

If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. 

Junior Sous Chef

• £31,750 per year, 45 hours per week
• Plus up to £7,400 per year in tips, giving total potential earnings of £39,150 per year. 
• Flexible shifts 
• A top 100 Best Company to work for

If you are looking to gain experience in a top-class celebrity kitchen, we are looking for an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at Sandbanks restaurant, Poole, Dorset. 

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 both 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: 

• Open the kitchen and be ready for service
• Ability to run all sections
• Prepare dishes in line with company specs at all times
• Control and support sections in achieving service times
• Support the Head or Sous Chef on duty to ensure a smooth service and deputise in their absence. 
• Prep food in line with prep lists
• Close down / hand over the kitchen clean and tidy with full prep list written
• Lead a health and safety culture, be food safety Compliant, following all procedures and policies in every aspect
• Be involved in menu planning and stock control
• Participate in management meetings and future planning
• Treat everyone with respect and remain calm at all times
• Deliver hospitality from your heart

Grow your career with us  

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too.  Many of our Head Chefs have worked their way up through the chef ranks from Kitchen Porter so they know exactly how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential.  

We'll invest in you with:  

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence 
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business 
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right 
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager

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 

 Perks 

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance is important to us, we'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you'll earn tips and these are paid weekly into your bank, aren't subject to NI deductions 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.  
• 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.  
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.  
• 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 which starts to increase after 2 years

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.

Good to know...  

• Uniform - Chef whites provided 
• We can provide support with local parking permit
• Access to discounted taxi rates

Say hello -  
We'd love to hear from you - to apply, please email your cv to sojlopez@rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application. 

If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.