Manager in Training

Rockfish Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + paid overtime

Weekly tips & gratuities

Bonuses & Rewards

Refer-a-friend bonus (£250 FOH / £500)

Job summary

Rockfish Plymouth is seeking an Assistant Manager in Training to support the General Manager in delivering exceptional service. You will coach the team, lead by example, and drive our core values of care, community and connection.

You'll partake in a structured training plan and develop management skills for a fulfilling career with Rockfish, including supervising alcohol service and a flexible shift pattern to match busy periods.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience as a Server or Supervisor in a similar restaurant environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours, able to support busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in creating a restaurant environment that inspires the team to care about what they do.
• Coach your team to fulfil their full potential and uphold core values: Care, Community and Connection.
• Lead by example and participate in a structured training plan for management development.
• Supervise the serving of alcohol as required.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Training

Team management

Job description

Assistant Manager in Training– Rockfish

We are the perfect destination for seafood lovers. Our restaurant overlooks the ocean, and is right next door to the National Marine Aquarium where you can see fish from all over the world and learn about the great work they do in preserving and managing our marine environment. The famous Plymouth fish market is just feet from our front door and from Rockfish you can watch the boats land. We have 120 covers at this restaurant, 50 in the takeaway and seating for 100 outside for guests using our takeaway and bar to use. In the colder months our restaurant is heated by log burner which makes it a cozy environment to enjoy great seafood with a view of the ocean.

Up to £16 per hour OTE which includes generous tips and gratuities

Rockfish is one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Companies to work for — and we’re growing. Led by seafood expert Mitch Tonks, we catch, process and serve the freshest local seafood across 12 award‑winning coastal restaurants.

We’re passionate about people, sustainability, and unforgettable dining experiences. If you’re a leader who thrives in a culture‑led, high‑energy environment, this is your chance to make waves.

The Role

As Manager in Training, you will support the General Manager in creating a restaurant environment where the team is inspired to care about what they do through motivating, training and leading by example all the way.

You will coach your team to fulfil their full potential ensuring you and your team embrace our core values, ‘Care, Community and Connection’.

As a new Rockfish Manager in Training, you will be supported by a structured training plan, and we continuously develop your skills for a fulfilling career with us.

Will be required to supervise the serving of alcohol.

You will be required to have at least one years’ experience as a Server or at Supervisor level in a similar restaurant environment.

You will have a flexible approach to working hours, able to support the business when it’s at its busiest.

Pay & Perks

Competitive salary + paid overtime We believe in fair pay and work-life balance.

Weekly tips & gratuities Generous share of tips, paid weekly via Tip Jar.

Bonuses & Rewards

• Refer-a-friend bonus (£250 FOH / £500 Chefs)

• Summer incentives

• Fun competitions with great prizes

Time to Recharge

• 28 days holiday
• Your birthday off
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day off every year
• 4‑week paid sabbatical after 10 years

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to counselling,financialand legal support
• Free meals on shift

Discounts & Extras

• 50% off dining at all Rockfish restaurants and The Seahorse
• Access to Rockfish paddleboards on your break
• Work with a dynamic, fun, culture‑led team

Training & Career Growth

We invest heavily in your development, including:

• Management development programmes
• Wine, H&S and Food Safety qualifications
• Clear progression pathways —we’realways developing our next Area Manager
• Full Rockfish training and ongoing support

Why Rockfish?

With a 25-year career in seafood as a chef, restauranteur and fishmonger Mitch is one of the leading, credible voices in seafood.

You’ll be leading a restaurant in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal towns, working with a team that values sustainability, quality and genuine hospitality.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued,supportedand inspired.

Ready to Make Waves?

Bring your leadership, passion and commitment to exceptional service.