Restaurant Server

Rockfish Group; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual shifts (5 days)

Discounted meals

Annual leave

Pension

Progression opportunities

Staff benefits

Birthday off

1.5x overtime pay

Crew meals

Sabbatical benefit

Team events

Employee rewards

Job summary

Rockfish is seeking a Front of House server at our Torquay restaurant to deliver genuine hospitality with flair and warmth. You’ll work across lunch and dinner shifts, as part of a close-knit team dedicated to memorable dining in a stunning seaside setting.

Training is provided, with opportunities to progress internally. Enjoy staff benefits including discounted meals, pensions and annual leave, plus a supportive work culture that values care, community and connection.

Responsibilities

• As a Rockfish Front of House server, you will help create a restaurant environment where guest expectations are exceeded through delivering genuine hospitality.
• You will receive all the training you need to deliver this; all you need to bring is your natural flair for service.

Job description

Rockfish Torquay Restaurant Server

Are you wanting to be part of a team that are proud to be recognised as one of the best places to work in hospitality in the UK?

Driven by a deep passion for people, sustainability, and unforgettable dining experiences, our group of 12 award-winning coastal restaurants, wholesale and online seafood fishmonger, is led by seafood expert Mitch Tonks. We’re proud to be MSC certified with daily landings from Brixham market delivered to our restaurants every day!

You’ll be working in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal towns, with stunning views, working with a team that care about the ocean, sustainability,qualityand genuine hospitality. Our crew rock, there’s no two ways about it. We work hard, take pride in what we do, and bring genuine warmth to everything we do. At Rockfish, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and inspired.

Whether you’re just starting out or already on the path, Rockfish is a place to build a lasting career in hospitality. We don’t just talk about progression - we plan for it, support it, and celebrate it. Many of our leaders started on the restaurant floor or in the kitchen. With clear training, hands-on learning, and support from people who’ve been there, you can go further here - wherever you begin.

What's in it for you?

This package has a basic hourly rate plus approximately tronc per hour +tips and overtime!

• We pay salaries monthly but tronc and tips on a weekly basis via our external troncmaster Tip Jar, - so you can earn and access your cash quicker!
• This is a casual role working across 5 days, Monday - Sunday availability required.
• We're are lunch and dinner dining restaurant meaning our teams work a variety of daytime and evening shifts determined by the rota.
• Christmas off, our sites are closed Christmas eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day
• We'll provide the crew t-shirts
• We're not about extra hours, but if they're ever needed, overtime is paid.
• Enjoy your birthday off every year!
• Enjoy 28 days paid holiday (Pro-rata) based on your working hours.
• 4-week paid sabbatical after 10 years!
• Working daily with a team who thrive on our shared values of care, community, and connection makes every challenge an opportunity and every success a collective celebration.
• Want to progress your career? – we actively promote from with within! With opportunities across all locations
• An auto enrolment Pension to help you save for the future
• 50% off food for you and your friends and family at Rockfish and The Seahorse.
• 10% off our Online Seafood Market – bring the seafood home with you (not the work!)
• Win prizes like Rockfish merch, wine trips, brewery collabs and more.
• Earn generous cash rewards for every successful referral you bring on board.

How we support you?

• Free, dedicated support from our helpline, confidential counselling and advice via Hospitality Action from day one
• Access to our own Rockfish paddle boards - perfect for your lunch break or after work down time!
• Crew meals on a full day
• We actively support good mental health, inside and outside of work with our senior managers trained as mental health first aiders.
• Financial support when you need it! Financial and debt advice via Hospitality action. Advance on wages and borrow up to one month’s pay after 2 years’ service, for life’s surprises

As a Rockfish Front of House server, you will help create a restaurant environment where guest expectations are exceeded through delivering genuine hospitality. Where little details make a big impact. You will receive all the training you need to deliver this; all you need to bring is your natural flair for service! Many of our summer servers come back to work for us season after season, making this a great role to work around your studies.

Find out more about what it’s like to work at Rockfish www.therockfish.co.uk

If you want to be part of a team that cares about the ocean, takes seafood seriously, supports its people, and gives back to its community, you’re in the right place.