Chef de Partie

Rockfish Torquay Restaurant - Vacancies; Torquay; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining at all Rockfish sites

Weekly tips via Tip Jar

Job summary

Rockfish is recruiting a Chef de Partie to cook with the freshest, sustainable seafood landed daily from Brixham Market. Earn up to £16 per hour including tips and gratuities, with generous weekly tips through the Tip Jar.

Join a growing team led by Mitch Tonks, offering structured development from Commis Chef to Head Chef, mentorship, and professional training in seafood, wine, and food safety. Enjoy extensive benefits and career progression as we expand.

Responsibilities

• Your Role as Chef de Partie: Work with the best seafood, preparing high-quality dishes
• Take responsibility for your section, ensuring consistency & excellence
• Support and train junior chefs, setting the standard for quality
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, well-organised kitchen
• Collaborate with the team to deliver outstanding service

Job description

Chef de Partie Opportunity at Rockfish

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 a fast-paced, well-organisedkitchen
• Collaborate with the team todeliver outstanding service

Career Progression

At Rockfish, weinvest in our chefsand 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, start your journey with Rockfish!