Waiter/Waitress - Padstow Waiter/Waitress/Front of House Pay - 11.44 per hour ( 20,820 per year for a 35 hour week) 10.30 for under 18s Plus up to 7,600 in tips (paid weekly, based on last years earnings), giving total potential earnings of 28,420 per year. Flexible shifts with part and full time options A Top 100 Best Companies to work for We are looking for a warm and enthusiastic Waiter or Waitress to join our friendly front of house team at our St Petroc's Bistro in Padstow, Cornwall. 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 both 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 Check us out Want to know what it's like to work here? Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels. Instagram : 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. Our Values We are proud to be a values-led company which you will learn more about upon joining us, the values that we live and breathe here at Stein's are: 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 white shirt and apron Say hello - We'd love to hear from you - to apply, please email your cv to cphillips[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. 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.