Rockfish named one of best firms to work for
ROCKFISH, the sustainable seafood restaurant business, has been named one of the best companies to work for in the UK.
Ranked number 38 in the UK’s top 100, the business, which has a restaurant at Sutton Harbour in Plymouth, was also named the tenth best company to work for in the South West, and eighth in hospitality.
The workforce completed anonymous surveys for employee engagement specialist Best Companies during the past few years, and Rockfish said it had worked hard to implement honest and invaluable feedback from the people who work at its restaurants in order to make changes, learn, and shape the company into what it is today.
Rockfish said it has created a community where all staff can enjoy their work and where each team member can enjoy a sense of belonging, and a sense of dedication to Rockfish’s goal to be a business that cares for the environment and those around them.
The company, which also restaurants in Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay, Brixham and Dartmouth, is especially proud of its achievements in light of the industry it finds itself in, which has faced important challenges postpandemic and where no two days are the same.
Mitch Tonks, founder and chief executive, said: “This is probably the biggest achievement in the history of Rockfish and really highlights just how good the energy of the people at Rockfish is. Together, they are leading the way in creating a brilliant workplace for today’s world. I want to thank all of them for everything that they do, every day, which has led to this recognition.”
The Rockfish team is now focused on future growth, with sites secured in Salcombe, Sidmouth and Topsham and a number of other locations under consideration. Rockfish was ranked in Best Companies’ table for private and not-for-profit organisations in the “large” category, with between 200 and 1,999 full-time employees. Accredited organisations have the chance to appear in up to four quarterly lists of the Best Companies to Work For.
Top of the list in the “large” section was Hickory’s Smokehouse, but there were several companies with operations in Plymouth also in that list, and in the “big” companies table, for organisations with more than 2,000 full-time employees. Also included were:
Octopus Energy – A British renewable energy group specialising in sustainable energy. It was recently recruiting for brand ambassadors in Plymouth.
Sofology – British furniture retailer specialising in sofas says its mission is to “help everyone feel at home on a sofa they love”. It has a large store at Marsh Mills.
The Morson Group – A global recruitment specialist, delivering “exceptional technical personnel to sectors across the engineering industry”. It recruits for roles at Devonport dockyard.
Joules Group – Seller of clothing, footwear, accessories, homeware, gifting and lifestyle products, it says: “We brighten lives with the joy of the countryside and fight for the environment that inspires us.” It has an outlet in Drake Circus, Plymouth.
Pavers – Calls itself “one of the UK’s leading comfort shoe retailers, with a focus on quality with affordability”. It has a store in Plymouth city centre.
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership – The recruitment firm says its aim is to “create a fully inclusive company, owned and driven by its people, pioneering the future of the recruitment industry”. It has offices in Cobourg House in Plymouth city centre.
The Abbeyfield Society – The company runs Plymouth’s Tamar House Residential Home in Derriford and is building the stalled Mayflower Court development in Millbay. It says: “At Abbeyfield, our purpose is to create communities that keep people connected with their neighbours in later life.”
Skipton Building Society – The building society, which has a large base in Plymouth city centre, said: “We are here to help more people have a home, help people save for life ahead, and support long term financial wellbeing.”
Hobbycraft – The company said it is “dedicated to get Britain crafting” and is partly doing this from a Plymouth outlet in Friary Retail Park. It said: “We believe the benefits of crafting on every-day health and wellbeing are significant.”
Hotel Chocolat – The British chocolatier and cocoa grower has more than 100 shops across the UK, including in Drake Circus, as well as cafés and restaurants.
The Works – The retailer which is “inspiring reading, learning, creativity and play” and “making lives more fulfilled” has a store in New George Street, Plymouth.
Card Factory – The business said its purpose is “helping people celebrate life moments by making our products affordable and available for everyone”. It trades from Plymouth city centre and Plymstock.
PDSA – The UK’s leading veterinary charity for pets in need, it has a charity shop in the city centre and a pet hospital at Derriford.
River Island – One of the “most well known and loved brands on the high street”, the fashion retailer said it creates “a workplace that is inclusive, energetic, and united”. It has a large store in Drake Circus.
DFS – The company’s mission is to “lead sofa retailing in the digital age”. It operates in Plymouth’s Marsh Mills Retail Park.