Rick Stein Group named in 100 Best Companies to Work For survey
Ranking 80 overall in the 2024 list, Rick Stein also placed 15th in the Leisure and Hospitality Sector and 30th in the South West Regional lists
The Rick Stein Group has been named as one of this year’s 100 Best Large Companies To Work For by Best Companies, an independent authority surveying UK workplace culture and employee engagement.
News of the family-run business’ accolade comes after the awards evening that was held yesterday (7 November).
Ranking 80 overall in the 2024 list, Rick Stein also placed 15th in the Leisure and Hospitality Sector and 30th in the South West Regional lists.
The Best Companies survey assesses both employees and management to determine a true measure of workplace engagement. Leadership, personal growth, wellbeing, and team dynamics are all accessed.
The business is led by Rick and Jill alongside their three sons, directors Charlie and Ed Stein, and chef director Jack Stein.
Charlie Stein said: “We’re honoured to receive a spot in this year’s 100 Best Companies To Work For list. Ever since my parents started the business, our goal has been to make everyone feel valued and part of a strong team.
“Our amazing employees help make the Rick Stein business what it is today – I’d like to thank the entire team for their support and for making Stein’s one of the best places to work in the UK.”
This accolade comes ahead of the brand’s 50th anniversary in 2025, marking half a century since Rick and Jill Stein opened The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow in 1975.
The Rick Stein Group is one of the largest private sector employers in Cornwall and its average number of full-time employees stands at 650, encompassing 10 restaurants, a pub, a cookery school, 40 guest rooms and four shops, alongside an online fishmongers and homeware shop.