Job Description
Waiter/ Waitress/ Front of House
- Pay - £10.60 per hour, £10 per hour for under 18s
- You can also earn up to £9,500 per year on top of your wage in tips if working full time (based on last year's figures, paid weekly)
- Flexible shifts with part and full time options
- A Disability Confident Employer & a top 100 Best Company to work for
We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic Waiter or Waitress to join our front of house team at our world famous flagship restaurant The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall.
We see ourselves as being in the “cheering up industry” trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences.
What you’ll be getting up to
- The warmest welcomes
- The best recommendations
- Knowledge of menu and products
- The smooth, efficient service
- The goodbye at the end of the meal that makes the customer want to return
Check us out!
Want to know what it's like to work here?
Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatsteins
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeatsteins
Grow your career with us
We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. 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
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, and full time employees can request to work a four-day week.
- 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. (Plus double discount in the shops in the run up to Christmas).
- 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 every year 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.
Good to know...
- Parking – there is plenty of free parking available in Padstow.
- Travel to work – Padstow is on the bus route from Bodmin, Wadebridge and Newquay with regular buses throughout the day.
- You can cycle safely to work from Bodmin and Wadebridge to Padstow along the Camel Trail.
- Uniform - You’ll need smart black shoes and black trousers. We will provide you with a white shirt and apron
Say Hello -
We'd love to hear from you - to apply, email your cv to grazbakas[at]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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8-45 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Padstow, PL28 8BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any unspent criminal convictions?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person