Seasonal Waiter/Waitress

£12.21 per hour (£22,220 per year for a 35 hour week) Plus up to £6,000 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last year's earnings) Flexible shifts and part time options. A Top 100 Best Companies to work for.

We’re looking for a Waitress / Waiter to work in our Café & Coffee Shop in the heart of Padstow, working alongside our wonderful Restaurant Manager, Kat. We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

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

We’ll give you all the training and knowledge you need – with plenty of free food and drink along the way. Barista experience would be beneficial but we can train you.

Grow your career with us:

• Food and wine tastings, supplier visits and more to develop your knowledge
• Support, guidance and training from your manager
• Opportunities to work in different parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right

Perks:

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance is important to us.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your pay 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.
• 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.
• Paid holiday. You’ll get 28 days paid holiday every year which increases 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 across restaurants, hotel rooms, cookery school and retail. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie, and they want this to be the best place you’ve ever worked.

Our Values:

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show Great Team Spirit.

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 shirt and apron.

Say hello:

We'd love to hear from you - to apply, please email your cv to katarinajanosova[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.