Breakfast Chef – Kitchen

Earn up to £15.50 per hour, including Tips.

Great food. Genuine hospitality. A place to grow.

At Rick Stein Restaurants, we’re all about fresh ingredients, simple cooking done brilliantly, and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Breakfast is the first impression of the day, and we’re looking for a reliable and skilled Breakfast Chef to join our kitchen team.

If you enjoy early starts, take pride in delivering high-quality dishes, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and cooking high-quality breakfast dishes to brand standards
• Setting up and organising the kitchen for a smooth breakfast service
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared consistently and presented beautifully
• Managing breakfast prep, including breads, pastries, and hot dishes
• Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations
• Maintaining excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards
• Managing stock, labelling, rotation, and minimising waste
• Ensuring efficient service during busy morning periods
• Supporting the training and development of junior team members
• Assisting with prep for later services where required

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen (breakfast experience desirable)
• A passion for fresh food and quality ingredients
• Ability to work efficiently during early morning shifts
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Calm and reliable under pressure
• Willingness to learn, develop, and grow within the kitchen team
• Flexibility to support the wider kitchen when needed

What you’ll get

• Competitive pay and opportunities for progression
• Free staff meals and generous discounts across Rick Stein Restaurants, Rooms, and Shops
• Ongoing training and development, including skills progression and menu knowledge
• A supportive, inclusive team culture
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more

If you’re an early riser with a passion for great food and want to grow your career in a respected restaurant group, apply now and join the kitchen team at Rick Stein Restaurants.

St Petroc’s Bistro was the second of Rick Stein and Jill Stein’s restaurants opened in 1988. Our Bistro has grown over the years specialising in bistro food from Britain, France, Spain and Italy. In 2016 Ruby’s Bar was opened next door to St Petroc’s Bistro, our front of house team enjoy looking after guests at both St Petroc’s Bistro and Ruby’s Bar.