TRAINING STARTS NOW

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.

Perks & benefits

Competitive pay + weekly tips
Birthday off + 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
Christmas Eve, Day & Boxing Day off
Free use of Rockfish paddleboards
24/7 wellbeing support
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

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.

Trainee Chefs