Sous Chef

Rockfish Salcombe; Salcombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Weekly tips (Tip Jar)

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Birthday off

28 days holiday

Christmas Eve/Day OFF

Summer 48 hours

Sabbatical after 10 years

Wellbeing support

Rockfish paddleboards

Job summary

Rockfish is looking for a talented Sous Chef to lead seafood-focused menus and uphold Rockfish standards. You will cook exceptional seafood dishes, mentor a skilled kitchen team, and support the Head Chef in daily operations.

We value leadership, sustainability, and career progression, with structured development paths from Sous Chef to Head Chef and beyond, plus generous pay and perks including overtime, tips, and staff bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and delivering seafood dishes to Rockfish standards.
• Strong focus on food safety, stock control and cost management.
• Ability to collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver excellent dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Cook exceptional seafood dishes meeting 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

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.

Ready to Take the Lead?

Bring your expertise and leadership to Rockfish.

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