Chef de Partie

Rockfish; Torquay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% dining at Rockfish

Rockfish paddleboards access

Referral bonuses

Health & wellbeing support

28 days holiday + birthday off

4-week sabbatical after 10 years

Job summary

Rockfish Torquay is seeking a Chef de Partie to join a fast-paced kitchen, preparing high-quality seafood and leading your section with pride. You’ll train junior chefs, uphold standards, and collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding service at every service.

Offered hourly pay up to £16 with tips and gratuities, dependent on experience, plus opportunities for growth within the Rockfish group.

Qualifications

• Passionate chef with leadership aspirations and commitment to sustainability.
• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen and handling fresh seafood.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality seafood dishes and manage your section.
• Ensure consistency and excellence across service.
• Train and support junior chefs to raise standards.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, well-organised kitchen.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding service.

Skills

Seafood preparation

Leadership

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

High-quality dishes

Job description

Chef de Partie Opportunity at Rockfish Torquay
Up to £16 per hour OTE including generous tips and gratuities,depending on experience

Rockfish is growing and we're looking for passionate Chef de Partie to join our team and cook with the freshest, sustainable seafood landed daily from Brixham Fish Market.

Why Rockfish?

Rockfish, led by Mitch Tonks, founder and CEO of the unique seafood business that catches, processes and serves local seafood at 10 locations in the Southwest. With a 25-year career in seafood as a chef, restauranteur and fishmonger Mitch is one of the leading, credible voices in seafood in the UK.

We're aTop 50 Best Company to Work For in the UK, servingMSC-certified sustainable seafoodlanded fresh daily from Brixham Fish Market. If you're a talented chef with a passion forleadership, sustainability, and career progression, this is an incredible opportunity to grow with us.

• Your Role as Chef de Partie,Work withthe best seafood, preparing high-quality dishes
• Take responsibility for your section, ensuringconsistency & excellence
• Support and trainjunior chefs, setting the standard for quality
• Work efficiently in afast-paced, well-organisedkitchen
• Collaborate with the team todeliver outstanding service

At Rockfish, we invest in our chefs and love to promote from within! Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or take the next step, we offer:

• Structured developmentfrom Commis Chef -> Chef de Partie -> Junior Sous -> Sous Chef -> Head Chef
• One-on-one coaching & mentorshipfrom experienced chefs
• Professional trainingin seafood, wine, and food safety
• Opportunities to open other restaurantsand new onesas we grow

What's in It for You?

• Competitive Pay+Weekly Tipsvia Tip Jar
• Perks & Benefits:
• 50% offdining at all Rockfish locations
• Access to Rockfish paddleboardson breaks!
• Referral bonuses& fun competitions with prizes
• Health & Wellbeing:
• 24/7 support (counselling, financial, legal)
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day OFF!
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata) + yourbirthday off
• 4-week paid sabbaticalafter 10 years

Join a Team That Supports Your Growth!

If you're a passionateChef de Partielooking for a role with real career potential.

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