Coastal Chef Leadership: Grow from Sous to Head Chef

Rockfish Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount for you and family

Weekly pay via tips

Birthday off

28 days annual leave

Sabbatical after 10 years

Pension

Job summary

Rockfish Plymouth is seeking an experienced Chef Manager or Senior Sous Chef to lead a coastal kitchen and drive excellence across both service and dining experiences. The role emphasizes hands-on mentoring, training, and progression toward Head Chef status within a supportive team.

You’ll work five days a week across lunch and dinner shifts, with a culture focused on ocean-friendly practice, sustainability, and community.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Head Chef in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and mentor junior chefs.
• Maintain high standards of service and hospitality.
• Collaborate with seasonal menus.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Kitchen management

Culinary skills

Job description

Rockfish Plymouth is seeking an experienced Chef Manager or Senior Sous Chef to lead a coastal kitchen and drive excellence across both service and dining experiences. The role emphasizes hands-on mentoring, training, and progression toward Head Chef status within a supportive team.

You’ll work five days a week across lunch and dinner shifts, with a culture focused on ocean-friendly practice, sustainability, and community.