Sous Chef

Rockfish Exmouth; West Down; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Tip Jar bonuses

Birthday off + 28 days holiday

Christmas Eve/Day/Boxing Day off

Holiday hours 40/48

4-week sabbatical after 10 years

Wellbeing support

Paddleboard use on breaks

Job summary

Rockfish Exmouth is seeking a Sous Chef who is passionate about leadership, sustainability and progression to Head Chef. You will work within a culture that values local seafood and career development across our Southwest locations.

We offer structured development, opportunities to lead at new openings, and a focus on balance, growth, and team excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams or busy service environments.
• Passion for sustainability and quality seafood.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams across Rockfish locations.
• Participate in development paths toward Head Chef.
• Drive excellence in food, wine, and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Sustainability

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 a Top 50 Best Company to Work For in the UK,
serving MSC-certified sustainable seafood landed fresh daily from
Brixham Fish Market. If you're a talented chef with a passion
for leadership, sustainability, and career progression, this is an
incredible opportunity to grow with us.

Career Progression – Your Future at Rockfish

At Rockfish, we believe in developing and promoting
from within. As a Sous Chef, you’ll be on the path to Head Chef and
beyond:

Structured development: Sous Chef - Head Chef - Group
Roles

• Leadership
  management training programs


• Ongoing
  professional development in food, wine, and sustainability


• Opportunities
  to lead at other restaurants and brand new openings as we expand

What’s in It for You? Pay & Perks

• Competitive
  salary + paid overtime (because work-life balance matters)


• Weekly
  tips via 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 sabbatical after 10 years

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7
  wellbeing support (counselling, financial & legal advice)


• Use
  of Rockfish paddleboards on your breaks!

Why Rockfish?

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance 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?