Lead Seafood Sous Chef | Growth Path, Perks & Sustainability

Rockfish Dartmouth Restaurant - Vacancies; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + overtime

Tip Jar with weekly tips

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Job summary

Rockfish, led by Mitch Tonks, is looking for a Sous Chef to lead our Southwest seafood kitchen, cooking exceptional dishes to Rockfish standards and mentoring a talented team.

This role offers structured progression toward Head Chef, competitive pay with overtime, tips via Tip Jar, and benefits that support work-life balance as we expand. We value sustainability, MSC-certified seafood and daily fresh deliveries from local markets; join a Top 50 UK company to grow with us.

Qualifications

• Lead a kitchen team to consistently deliver Rockfish standards.
• Ensure high standards of food safety, stock control and cost management.
• Cook exceptional seafood dishes meeting menu specifications.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Cook exceptional seafood dishes meeting Rockfish standards.
• Lead and inspire a talented kitchen team.
• Support the Head Chef in kitchen operations and service.
• Maintain high standards in food safety, stock control and cost management.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver unforgettable dining experiences.

Skills

Seafood cookery

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Cost management

Front-of-house collaboration

Job description

Rockfish, led by Mitch Tonks, is looking for a Sous Chef to lead our Southwest seafood kitchen, cooking exceptional dishes to Rockfish standards and mentoring a talented team.

This role offers structured progression toward Head Chef, competitive pay with overtime, tips via Tip Jar, and benefits that support work-life balance as we expand. We value sustainability, MSC-certified seafood and daily fresh deliveries from local markets; join a Top 50 UK company to grow with us.