Jill & Kate Stein
Having been at the helm of the business for over 45 years, there is little that its co-owner and founder, Jill Stein, doesn’t know about hospitality, and it’s easy to see why.
“I’ve worked in the kitchen and front of house, I’ve cleaned the bedrooms, paid the wages, and I’ve done the laundry - I’ve done every job in the business!” she laughs.
“It gave me an incredibly good grounding in hospitality, and I learnt it all on the hoof.”
In the years since The Seafood Restaurant first opened its iconic doors, Jill has added yet another string to her bow; interior design. Today, the business may be synonymous with gloriously fresh, simply cooked seafood, but it is also celebrated for creating lively, welcoming spaces that guests enjoy spending time in. Ambience is a sum of many parts, but good design is key; from the navy-blue water jugs adorned with teal lobsters to the plump seaweed-patterned cushions inviting you to stay for a long, leisurely lunch, this laid back yet luxurious sense of style plays a huge part in what many people love about the guest experience today….
Click here for the full interview with Jill & Kate Stein, for Rick Stein online and in print, published October 2022.
