Lead Seafood Sous Chef — Grow, Lead & Elevate

Rockfish; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef whites provided

28 days holiday pro-rata

Pension

50% off food for you and family

Discounts on online seafood market

4-week sabbatical after 10 years

Staff discounts across Rockfish sites

Job summary

Rockfish is recruiting a Sous Chef to cook outstanding seafood dishes and lead a talented kitchen team across a five-day rota. You will uphold strict food safety, manage stock and costs, and work closely with the front-of-house to create memorable dining experiences.

The role offers a base salary of £35k per year plus tronc, tips and overtime, with extra perks such as 28 days of paid holiday (pro-rata), a 4-week sabbatical after 10 years, chef whites provided, and substantial staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Lead and inspire a kitchen team to deliver high standards.
• Ensure rigorous food safety and waste management.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Cook exceptional seafood dishes and supervise the kitchen team.
• Maintain stock control, cost and waste management.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure timely service.

Skills

Seafood cooking

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Job description

Rockfish is recruiting a Sous Chef to cook outstanding seafood dishes and lead a talented kitchen team across a five-day rota. You will uphold strict food safety, manage stock and costs, and work closely with the front-of-house to create memorable dining experiences.

The role offers a base salary of £35k per year plus tronc, tips and overtime, with extra perks such as 28 days of paid holiday (pro-rata), a 4-week sabbatical after 10 years, chef whites provided, and substantial staff discounts.