Chef - Coastal Restaurant, Padstow

Location: Padstow

Pay Rate: £15.21 per hour (including tronc)

Hours: 40 hours per week (across 5 days)

Overtime: Paid monthly

Operation: Hotel restaurant (dinner only) + Outdoor seasonal restaurant

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a committed Chef to join a well‑regarded coastal restaurant in Padstow, working across both a dinner‑only hotel restaurant and a lively outdoor dining space open seasonally from Easter to the end of September.

You'll be part of a talented team delivering high‑quality dishes across two exciting concepts:

Hotel Restaurant

Open evenings only
Up to 130 covers per night

Outdoor Restaurant

Features a pizza oven, grill, and outdoor seafood cooking
Open Easter-September
Up to 300 covers per day

This is an excellent role for a chef with a solid cooking background who is confident running a section and enjoys a mix of quality and high‑volume service.

Key Responsibilities

Run your own section confidently during busy services.
Support kitchen operations across both indoor and outdoor restaurants.
Prepare and cook dishes to a consistent, high standard.
Work closely with the senior chefs to maintain smooth service flow.
Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are met.
Contribute positively to the team culture and service quality.

What We're Looking For

Good cooking background - hotel, restaurant, grill, or coastal dining experience ideal.
Confident working a section independently.
Comfortable in fast‑paced, high‑volume service (up to 300 covers).
Strong teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.