Sous Chef

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, founder and CEO of the unique seafood business that catches, processes and serves local seafood at 10 locations in the Southwest. With a 25-year career in seafood as a chef, restauranteur and fishmonger Mitch is one of the leading, credible voices in seafood in the UK.

We’re aTop 50 Best Company to Work For in the UK, servingMSC-certified sustainable seafoodlanded fresh daily from Brixham Fish Market. If you're a talented chef with a passion forleadership, sustainability, and career progression, this is an incredible opportunity to grow with us.

• Your role as Sous Chef is to cookexceptional seafood dishes, ensuring every plate meets Rockfish standards
• Lead and inspire atalented kitchen team, driving consistency and excellence
• Support theHead Chefin managing kitchen operations and service
• Maintain high standards infood safety, stock control, and cost management
• Collaborate with thefront-of-house teamto deliver unforgettable dining experiences

Career Progression – Your Future at Rockfish

At Rockfish, we believe indeveloping and promoting from within. As a Sous Chef, you’ll be on the path toHead Chef and beyond:

Structured development:Sous Chef - Head Chef - Group Roles

• Leadership & management trainingprograms
• Ongoing professional developmentin food, wine, and sustainability
• Opportunities to lead at other restaurants and brand new openingsas we expand

What’s in It for You?Pay & Perks

• Competitive salary+ paid overtime (because work-life balance matters)
• Weekly tipsvia Tip Jar
• Refer-a-friend bonuses

Time to Recharge

• Your birthday off+28 days holiday
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day OFF!
• 40 hours in the winter and 48 in the summer
• 4-week paid sabbaticalafter 10 years

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 wellbeing support(counselling, financial & legal advice)
• Use of Rockfish paddleboardson your breaks!

Why Rockfish?

This is more than just a job—it’s achance to lead, grow, and be part of something special. We’re passionate about sustainability, career development, and creating a team that thrives.

Ready to Take the Lead?

Bring your expertise and leadership to Rockfish.