Trainee Chefs

Rockfish Salcombe; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team at Rockfish Salcombe, where you’ll work with fresh seafood and learn from experienced chefs. Ideal for those passionate about food, this role offers growth through hands-on training and a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, holiday benefits, and a chance to work in a stunning coastal town.

Benefits

Competitive pay + weekly tips

Birthday off + 28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Christmas Eve, Day & Boxing Day off

Free use of Rockfish paddleboards

Team competitions, prizes + regular bonuses

Referral bonuses: £250 (front of house) / £500 (kitchen)

Clear routes to progress, plus structured training

4-week paid sabbatical after 10 years

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and ready to learn.
• No previous kitchen experience required, just enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation with experienced chefs.
• Learn cooking techniques and food safety.
• Participate in team activities and training.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Curiosity about cooking

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Love food? Want to learn? The kitchen might be calling…

You don’t have to be a chef to work in one of our kitchens. You just have to love food, enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, and be ready to learn something new.

We’re opening our brand-new Rockfish in Salcombe this May, and we’re building an awesome kitchen team to match.

Whether you’ve never worked in a kitchen before or you’re already helping out on the pass, if you’re full of energy, curious about food, and up for a challenge, we’ve got a place for you.

This is where tomorrow’s chefs get started. And it starts with people like you.

Why work at Rockfish?

• Voted one of the Top 50 Best Companies to Work For in the UK
• Named a Top 10 Employer in Hospitality
• Work with fresh, sustainable seafood, landed daily in Brixham
• Be part of a team that’s all about growth, fun, and doing things properly

Training & Progression – we’ve got your back

At Rockfish, we don’t believe in old-school kitchens. Ours are full of good energy, high standards and great people. You’ll learn by doing — with hands-on training, one-on-one support, and a clear path to grow.

You’ll get to:

• Work with incredible seafood, every day
• Learn side-by-side with experienced chefs who love to teach
• Train at your pace, with structure and support
• Grow into the role that fits you best — and beyond

From seafood and wine training to food safety and leadership skills, we invest in our people.

• Competitive pay + weekly tips
• Birthday off + 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Christmas Eve, Day & Boxing Day off
• Free use of Rockfish paddleboards
• Team competitions, prizes + regular bonuses
• Referral bonuses: £250 (front of house) / £500 (kitchen)
• Clear routes to progress, plus structured training4-week paid sabbatical after 10 years

Salcombe is calling…

This is your chance to work in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal towns, with a team that cares about people, seafood and doing things right . You’ll be part of something exciting from the very beginning — and if you’re 18+, passionate about food, and ready to roll up your sleeves, we’ll teach you everything else.

Ready to start something brilliant?

Apply today and join a team that’s as passionate about people as they are about food.
This could be where your next chapter begins.