Sous Chef

Rockfish Poole; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and overtime

Tip Jar tips

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Job summary

Rockfish Poole is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead a vibrant seafood kitchen in Poole, UK. You will cook exceptional seafood dishes, inspire a talented team, and support the Head Chef in daily operations to deliver outstanding dining experiences.

We value leadership, sustainability, and career progression within a supportive, award-winning team. Enjoy competitive pay, overtime, tips, and generous time-off perks as you grow with us.

Qualifications

• Your role as Sous Chef is to cook exceptional seafood dishes, ensuring every plate meets Rockfish standards.
• Lead and inspire a talented kitchen team, driving consistency and excellence.
• Support the Head Chef in managing 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.

Responsibilities

• Cook exceptional seafood dishes that meet Rockfish standards.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver consistency.
• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and service.
• Maintain strict food safety, stock control and cost management.
• Work with front-of-house to ensure superb guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Safety

Stock Control

Cost Management

Culinary Excellence

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
• 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.

Expected Salary (this is not sent to the employer)

(optional) I am a diversity candidate. I am BIPOC or from a disadvantaged background or over 55 years old or Non-Binary or Disabled or Non-Heterosexual etc.
* We do not send this information with job applications.
What is BIPOC? | Why do we ask?