4 jobs in Rockfish Torquay

General Manager – Rockfish

Up to £40K OTE which includes approx. £4k tronc + paid overtime + performance related bonus

Rockfish is one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Companies to work for — and we’re growing. Led by seafood expert Mitch Tonks, we catch, process and serve the freshest local seafood across 12 award‑winning coastal restaurants.

We’re passionate about people, sustainability, and unforgettable dining experiences. If you’re a leader who thrives in a culture‑led, high‑energy environment, this is your chance to make waves.

• Lead your restaurant with confidence, warmth and a people‑first mindset
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and consistently strong NPS results
• Manage budgets, KPIs and operational performance with commercial awareness
• Role‑model our culture, values and commitment to sustainability
• Mentor, develop and inspire your team, supporting clear career progression
• Work closely with the kitchen team to deliver outstanding seafood dining
• Drive standards, safety and service excellence every day

Competitive salary + paid overtime

We believe in fair pay and work‑life balance.

Weekly tips & gratuities

Generous share of tips, paid weekly via Tip Jar.

• Refer-a-friend bonus (£250 FOH / £500 Chefs)
• Summer incentives: cash bonuses, trips abroad, overnight stays
• Fun competitions with great prizes

• 28 days holiday
• Your birthday off
• Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day off every year
• Winter working patterns with full pay
• 4‑week paid sabbatical after 10 years

• 24/7 access to counselling, financial and legal support
• Free meals on shift

• 50% off dining at all Rockfish restaurants and The Seahorse
• Access to Rockfish paddleboards on your break
• Work with a dynamic, fun, culture‑led team

We invest heavily in your development, including:

• Management development programmes
• Wine, H&S and Food Safety qualifications
• Clear progression pathways — we’re always developing our next Area Manager
• Full Rockfish training and ongoing support

With a 25‑year career in seafood as a chef, restauranteur and fishmonger Mitch is one of the leading, credible voices in seafood.

You’ll be leading a restaurant in one of the UK’s most beautiful coastal towns, working with a team that values sustainability, quality and genuine hospitality.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and inspired.

Bring your leadership, passion and commitment to exceptional service.

Apply now and build your career with Rockfish.

Rockfish Torquay is seeking full-time servers for the summer season to join our award-winning team by the coast. You’ll help create a welcoming dining environment and contribute to a memorable guest experience with thoughtful hospitality.

You will receive a generous share of gratuities, access to Rockfish paddleboards, and incentives as part of a friendly, performance-driven culture. This is a fixed-term contract that ends on 28th September 2026, with a local recruitment focus within the area.

FULL TIME SERVERS - Torquay Rockfish

This is an exciting time to join our award winning team, voted TOP 50 BEST COMPANIES to work for and TOP 10 HOSPITALITY COMPANIES to work for!

If you love coastal life, are passionate about seafood and the ocean, would like to be part of an energetic team with a positive culture, who do the right thing running award winning restaurants - we look forward to hearing from you.

Rockfish summers are our busiest time, so as a member of our seasonal team, you will play an important role in making our restaurant a summer success.

You will have a flexible approach to working hours, able to support the business when it’s at its busiest.

In return for your hard work, you will receive a fair share of all tronc and gratuities which can be up to and extra £2-3 per hour!

As a server you will help create a restaurant environment where guest expectations are exceeded through delivering ‘Thoughtful Hospitality’. Where little details make a big impact.

You will receive all the training you need to deliver this, all you need to bring is your natural flair for service!

Many of our summer servers come back to work for us season after season, making this a great role to work around your studies.

• A generous share of gratuities and tips
• Access to Rockfish paddleboards, to relax and enjoy for free
• Competitions and incentives along the way
• Generous paid refer a friend Scheme
• 50% off all food when you dine at any Rockfish Restaurant

Please note that our summer seasonal roles are offered on a 'Fix Term Contract' basis, and employment will end on 28th of September 2026 unless otherwise agreed in writing.

We are committed to supporting our local community where possible we aim to recruit locally within a 20-mile radius of your restaurants and we strive to be a Company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work.