Head Chef – Rick Stein Restaurants

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and creating exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food and service. We’re now looking for an experienced and inspirational Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and set the standard for culinary excellence.

If you’re a strong kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, enjoys developing people, and takes pride in delivering consistently outstanding food, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the kitchen operation and setting the standard for food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Delivering excellent service during busy periods while maintaining calm, control, and organisation
• Developing, training, and motivating your kitchen team to perform at their best
• Working closely with senior management to drive standards, performance, and culture
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures are fully adhered to
• Managing stock control, ordering, GP, and waste reduction
• Maintaining kitchen systems, rotas, and labour planning
• Driving menu delivery in line with Rick Stein brand standards, with a focus on fresh seafood
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning within the kitchen
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Head Chef (or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up) in a high-volume, quality-led kitchen
• A passion for fresh ingredients, seafood, and simple cooking done brilliantly
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and retain talent
• Commercial awareness, including stock management and waste control
• Excellent organisation and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, and best practice
• A professional, reliable role model who leads by example
• Commitment to delivering outstanding food and guest experiences

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re ready to lead a talented kitchen team and make your mark in a high-quality, people-focused business, apply now and join Rick Stein Restaurants.
Rick Stein Sandbanks was opened by Rick Stein and Jill Stein in November 2015, a beautifully bright restaurant enjoying views across the water on Sandbanks Road. Guests can enjoy a casual lunch with classic dishes such as crab salads and moules marinière, alongside seafood dishes including dover sole meunière, turbot hollandaise and fruits de mer.0-...'

Head Chef – Rick Stein Restaurants

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re passionate about fresh seafood, simple cooking done brilliantly, and creating exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food and service. We’re now looking for an experienced and inspirational Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and set the standard for culinary excellence.

If you’re a strong kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, enjoys developing people, and takes pride in delivering consistently outstanding food, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the kitchen operation and setting the standard for food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Delivering excellent service during busy periods while maintaining calm, control, and organisation
• Developing, training, and motivating your kitchen team to perform at their best
• Working closely with senior management to drive standards, performance, and culture
• Ensuring all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures are fully adhered to
• Managing stock control, ordering, GP, and waste reduction
• Maintaining kitchen systems, rotas, and labour planning
• Driving menu delivery in line with Rick Stein brand standards, with a focus on fresh seafood
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning within the kitchen
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Head Chef (or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up) in a high-volume, quality-led kitchen
• A passion for fresh ingredients, seafood, and simple cooking done brilliantly
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and retain talent
• Commercial awareness, including stock management and waste control
• Excellent organisation and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, and best practice
• A professional, reliable role model who leads by example
• Commitment to delivering outstanding food and guest experiences

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay plus tips
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear progression pathways within a respected hospitality group
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service – up to 5 additional days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on hundreds of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re ready to lead a talented kitchen team and make your mark in a high-quality, people-focused business, apply now and join Rick Stein Restaurants.
Rick Stein Sandbanks was opened by Rick Stein and Jill Stein in November 2015, a beautifully bright restaurant enjoying views across the water on Sandbanks Road. Guests can enjoy a casual lunch with classic dishes such as crab salads and moules marinière, alongside seafood dishes including dover sole meunière, turbot hollandaise and fruits de mer.0-...'