Hospitality and Chef Jobs at Rick Stein, Sandbanks
We’re growing our team at Rick Stein, Sandbanks, and have some fantastic opportunities for you to join us and work with our experienced Restaurant Manager, Ramon and Head Chef, Sam right here overlooking Poole Harbour.
- Fair pay and significant tips.
- Flexible shifts and part time options available.
- A top 100 Best Company and to 25 Best Hospitality Company to work for.
- Great perks and promotion opportunities.
About Rick Stein, Sandbanks
Our Sandbanks restaurant is the perfect spot near to Poole and Bournemouth to enjoy classically prepared fish and seafood in a sophisticated environment with unrivalled views of the harbour and Brownsea Island beyond. This inspiring coastal setting is the ideal location to sample Rick’s iconic seafood dishes such whole Dover sole, lobster thermidor or Dorset oysters with cabernet sauvignon vinegar.
Grow your career
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 of working at Rick Stein, Sandbanks
- Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are 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.
- Significant tips. On top of your salary you’ll earn tips. These are paid weekly into your bank, aren’t subject to NI deductions and you’ll even get tips when you’re on holiday!
- Social events. You’ll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at social events and parties.
- Holiday. You’ll get 28 days paid holiday every year.
- 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.
- 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.
Career Opportunities at Rick Stein, Sandbanks
Front of House
Waiters/Waitresses
Waiters and waitresses are warm, friendly and welcoming. Your interaction with our guests can be make or break a business so we’ll always equip you with tools to be the best waiter or waitress you can. Our front of house team take orders, serve food and drinks, chat to guests and make recommendations.
What do I get paid?
You’ll be paid a starting wage of £11.60 per hour (£10.50 for under 18s), plus weekly tips.
Senior Waiters/Waitresses
Senior waiters and waitresses are warm, friendly and welcoming. You’ll be taking orders, serving food and drinks, chatting to guests and making recommendations. Senior waiters and waitresses will be championing our standards and family values and are the bridge between our waiters/waitresses and restaurant supervisors.
What do I get paid?
You’ll be paid a starting wage of £11.80 per hour, plus weekly tips.
Restaurant Supervisors
Warm, friendly and experienced restaurant supervisors lead waiters, waitress and bar staff as well as supporting their manager with all things hospitality. Supervisor roles are great next step for senior waiters and waitresses and prepare you for development to restaurant manager.
What do I get paid?
You’ll be paid a starting wage of £12.20 per hour, plus weekly tips.
Chef and Kitchen Roles
Kitchen Porters
We are looking for enthusiastic Kitchen Porters to join our friendly kitchen teams. Under the guidance of our head chef, you’ll be the backbone of the kitchen, supporting the kitchen team so that they have everything they need to create memorable experiences for our guests.
What do I get paid?
You’ll be paid a starting wage of £11.60 per hour, plus weekly tips.
Commis Chefs
Experience is not necessary as we will provide all the tools and training you will need, you’ll just need a willingness to learn and a passion for cooking great food. You’ll be joining our talented kitchen brigade and working with the very best, locally sourced ingredients.
What do I get paid?
You’ll be paid a starting wage of £11.60 per hour, plus weekly tips.
Chef de Parties
Chef de Parties are enthusiastic and passionate chefs who can develop their careers within our kitchens. They are a crucial part of the kitchen team, leading a section during service, developing and inspiring the junior kitchen team members, whilst supporting your Head Chef to ensure that their dishes, vision and desire for quality delivers a fantastic dining experience for our guests.
You will have the opportunity to experience each section and gain knowledge of the entire service.
What do I get paid?
You’ll be paid a starting wage of £12.20 per hour, plus weekly tips.
Sous Chefs
Our second in command, Sous Chefs, are a crucial part of the site management team, leading, developing and inspiring the wider kitchen team, whilst supporting your Head Chef to ensure that Rick’s dishes, vision and desire for quality delivers a fantastic dining experience for our guests.
The sous chef fills in for the head chef when they’re on a day off, helping them to gain experience and progress into a head chef role.
What do I get paid?
You’ll be paid a starting salary of £32,450, plus weekly tips.
For any enquiries about our job vacancies, please email [email protected]