Job description

Deputy Manager - Chelmsford

Turtle Bay Management

Chelmsford£34,000 + tronc + bonusFull time

Turtle Bay Chelmsford - Deputy Manager


We’re recruiting a warm, friendly, and amazing Deputy to join Turtle Bay Chelmsford.


Turtle Bay Chelmsford – will be an all-day experience for our guests to share brunch, breakfast, share a drink, snack or enjoy a relaxed meal with friends. A chilled out, relaxed friendly vibe where everyone feels the genuine warmth of Caribbean hospitality.


We are looking for warm friendly, passionate people who want to be part of our management team. You’ll be at the forefront of the journey, developing your skills and shaping its success.


Picture a laid-back vibe, lively music, and bold, inspired food and drink that can’t be found anywhere else. It’s all about making every visit feel like a beachside escape – simple, relaxed, and always a warm friendly welcome.


About Us…


We live by the spirit of One Love, the universal love and acceptance of all people. At Turtle Bay, we celebrate individuality, recognise differences, make it easy to be a team member and embrace the culture of the Caribbean – taking inspiration from the music, food, drink and of course, those chilled out vibes.


Our Rewards


  • Great pay, Tronc and excellent rewards.
  • A 4-day working week!
  • Various tam events and team rewards.
  • Company-wide socials and events – think HUGE team parties! We hold an annual ‘Bay Rocks’ festival with amazing headline acts such as Chase & Status, General Levy and Fat Tony.
  • Annual ‘Jam Down’ management conference to celebrate our continued success. It’s a vibe!
  • Progression with excellent training and opportunities, both professionally and personally with our mentorship programmes.
  • Apprenticeship opportunities – supporting you to achieve Level 5 Management qualification with our Jamaica course.
  • Enhanced family leave pay.
  • 70% discount at our restaurant for you and up to 6 friends.
  • Exclusive team discounts from hundreds of retailers.
  • Access to Help @ Hand app – offering remote GP services, prescriptions, mental health support and physiotherapy support, for you and your family.
  • Wellbeing is a focus for us with our Mental Health First Aid training and 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Loyalty bonuses for every year you work with us!
  • Relocation package opportunities
  • Referral bonus schemes – giving you the opportunity to earn up to £1,000 for successful referrals.
  • Boost your earnings with our Tronc tip system
  • Access to your wages early with Hastee



About the role…


As a Deputy Manager at Turtle Bay, you work a 4-day working week supporting your General Manager in managing your restaurant and hosting your guests to ensure they experience the warmth of the Caribbean and return.


You inspire your team to maintain that upbeat, positive energy throughout the restaurant. We want our teams to feel motivated to have fun and enjoy what they do! You’ll have your own goals and metrics to bring your best to the business and mentor junior managers with their departments.


Our managers are inclusive by nature, curious and creative, with an eagerness to learn and explore new ideas to drive performance and continually improve not only themselves but those around them.


They are natural hosts, who are passionate about hospitality with a genuine care for our teams and guests with a balance of being commercially competitive, solution focused, and a clear understanding of business goals and a desire to maximise growth.

Our managers are strong mentors, leading from the front and demonstrating a commitment to nurturing and developing our teams, bouncing back from any challenges to inspire our teams to persevere and thrive.


At Turtle Bay, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Join us in our mission to champion equality, inclusion and wellbeing, making a difference together as part of our vibrant and diverse team.


Next steps...


Hit the apply button, send us your CV and answer a couple of questions and one of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch with you.

It's a lot of fun!

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