General Manager
Harri.com
Full-time
On-site
England
Overview
Rockfish is opening in Sidmouth!
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a
General Manager
to lead the opening team at our beautiful new Rockfish restaurant in the stunning coastal town of
Sidmouth . Training starts now, in advance of the new opening, hosted at one of our other Rockfish restaurants – therefore own travel is essential.
Rockfish, led by Mitch Tonks, founder and CEO, is a unique seafood business that catches, processes and serves local seafood at 11 restaurants (soon to be more) across Devon and Dorset. Mitch is one of the leading and most credible voices in seafood in the UK.
Rockfish was proudly voted one of the
Top 50 BEST COMPANIES
and
Top 10 in HOSPITALITY
to work for in the UK. We care about our people, our hospitality, and the environment – which means serving sustainable seafood and supporting our local communities. We proudly serve
MSC-certified
sustainable seafood, landed fresh daily from
Brixham Fish Market
and delivered the same day to our restaurants.
Responsibilities
Have demonstrable experience at Assistant Manager or General Manager level
Love people, great seafood, and the coast as much as we do
Lead with passion, integrity, and true hospitality
Understand how to run a smooth, successful business
Lead and support a passionate, committed, high-performance team in delivering unforgettable guest experiences
Drive business performance with a focus on people development, excellent service, and sustainability
Champion sustainability and support our mission to serve only the most responsibly sourced seafood – creating memorable moments for every guest
Why Rockfish? Working at Rockfish feels like being part of an extended family. There is dedicated support from our Area Teams, and you're connected with all Rockfish locations – you’ll never feel alone in your role.
Our values are Care, Community, and Connection. We invest in management development programmes and 1:1 mentorship, so you’ll always feel like you’re progressing. As Rockfish grows, there are real opportunities to grow your career with us.
We celebrate collaboration, individuality, and shared success. If you care deeply about hospitality and want to lead a restaurant where your team and your guests really matter – this is the role for you.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Paid Overtime
40 hours per week in Winter / 48 hours in Summer
Weekly tips via Tip Jar (approx. £5K per year)
Summer bonus that pays out! (based on performance)
Summer incentives – cash rewards, trips abroad, staycations
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day OFF!
28 days holiday (pro-rata) + your birthday off
50% off dining at all Rockfish locations and The Seahorse
Access to Rockfish paddleboards on breaks!
Referral bonuses & fun competitions with prizes
Health & wellbeing support 24/7 (counselling, financial, legal)
5-year service awards
4-week paid sabbatical after 10 years
Enhanced paternity and maternity pay for this role
Be part of something awesome – where it doesn’t feel like work!
Ready to apply Ready to bring world-class hospitality to the Sidmouth Coast?
We’re looking to recruit this role as soon as possible, ahead of the opening, to give the best possible training and induction to the right candidate. Being able to drive is essential for this role as this will require working at other Rockfish locations.
Apply now and be part of the Rockfish journey.
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An amazing opportunity has arisen for a
General Manager
to lead the opening team at our beautiful new Rockfish restaurant in the stunning coastal town of
Sidmouth . Training starts now, in advance of the new opening, hosted at one of our other Rockfish restaurants – therefore own travel is essential.
Rockfish, led by Mitch Tonks, founder and CEO, is a unique seafood business that catches, processes and serves local seafood at 11 restaurants (soon to be more) across Devon and Dorset. Mitch is one of the leading and most credible voices in seafood in the UK.
Rockfish was proudly voted one of the
Top 50 BEST COMPANIES
and
Top 10 in HOSPITALITY
to work for in the UK. We care about our people, our hospitality, and the environment – which means serving sustainable seafood and supporting our local communities. We proudly serve
MSC-certified
sustainable seafood, landed fresh daily from
Brixham Fish Market
and delivered the same day to our restaurants.
Responsibilities
Have demonstrable experience at Assistant Manager or General Manager level
Love people, great seafood, and the coast as much as we do
Lead with passion, integrity, and true hospitality
Understand how to run a smooth, successful business
Lead and support a passionate, committed, high-performance team in delivering unforgettable guest experiences
Drive business performance with a focus on people development, excellent service, and sustainability
Champion sustainability and support our mission to serve only the most responsibly sourced seafood – creating memorable moments for every guest
Why Rockfish? Working at Rockfish feels like being part of an extended family. There is dedicated support from our Area Teams, and you're connected with all Rockfish locations – you’ll never feel alone in your role.
Our values are Care, Community, and Connection. We invest in management development programmes and 1:1 mentorship, so you’ll always feel like you’re progressing. As Rockfish grows, there are real opportunities to grow your career with us.
We celebrate collaboration, individuality, and shared success. If you care deeply about hospitality and want to lead a restaurant where your team and your guests really matter – this is the role for you.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Paid Overtime
40 hours per week in Winter / 48 hours in Summer
Weekly tips via Tip Jar (approx. £5K per year)
Summer bonus that pays out! (based on performance)
Summer incentives – cash rewards, trips abroad, staycations
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day OFF!
28 days holiday (pro-rata) + your birthday off
50% off dining at all Rockfish locations and The Seahorse
Access to Rockfish paddleboards on breaks!
Referral bonuses & fun competitions with prizes
Health & wellbeing support 24/7 (counselling, financial, legal)
5-year service awards
4-week paid sabbatical after 10 years
Enhanced paternity and maternity pay for this role
Be part of something awesome – where it doesn’t feel like work!
Ready to apply Ready to bring world-class hospitality to the Sidmouth Coast?
We’re looking to recruit this role as soon as possible, ahead of the opening, to give the best possible training and induction to the right candidate. Being able to drive is essential for this role as this will require working at other Rockfish locations.
Apply now and be part of the Rockfish journey.
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