Restaurant Server

Sidmouth - Restaurant; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly tips

Paid overtime

Bonuses & Rewards

Refer-a-friend bonus

Summer incentives

Birthday off

28 days holiday

Free meals on shift

Staff dining discounts 50%

Career development

Job summary

Rockfish is seeking a friendly Server to join our Sidmouth team and help deliver exceptional dining experiences at our seaside venue. You will be the face of the dining room, welcoming guests, taking orders, and coordinating with colleagues to ensure smooth service.

Generous tips and gratuities, a competitive hourly rate with overtime, and a culture-led, sustainability-focused workplace await. A lively, supportive team environment helps you thrive while providing memorable experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Strong guest-service mindset with a passion for hospitality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dining environment.
• Reliable team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delight our guests with exceptional service and deliver unforgettable dining experiences.
• Be a team player who supports and cares about the people around you.
• Able to multitask, be calm under pressure and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Multitask

Calm under pressure

Job description

Server Opportunities at Rockfish

Generous tips and gratuities on top of your basic hourly rate of up to £3-£4 extra per hour! Rockfish is one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Companies to work for — andwe’regrowing. Led by seafood expert Mitch Tonks, we catch,processand serve the freshest local seafood across 12award‑winningcoastal restaurants.

We’repassionate about people, sustainability, and unforgettable dining experiences. Ifyou’rea leader who thrives in a culture-led,high‑energyenvironment, this is your chance to make waves.

About the Role

As a Server, you will:

• Delight our guests with exceptional service and deliver unforgettable dining experiences
• Be a team player who supports and cares about the people around you
• Able to multitask, be calm under pressure and enjoy working in a fast paced environment

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
• Winter working patterns with full pay
• 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
• Work with a dynamic, fun, culture-led team

Training & Career Growth

We invest heavily in your development, including:

• Management development programmes
• Clear progression pathways —we’realways developing our next 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’llbe leading a restaurant in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal towns, working with a team that values sustainability,qualityand genuine hospitality.

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