Turtle Bay – Senior Sous Chef

We’re on the lookout for a passionate, confident and inspiring Senior Sous Chef to join our team at Turtle Bay in Exeter.

Who We Are

Turtle Bay is all about introducing you to that carefree, island way of life. A Caribbean kitchen and beach bar where the food, drinks and music flow from morning 'til night.

Everyone invited. Our team can tell if you need coffee, cocktail, cold beer or plate of cutters full of flavour. And our people serve up the magic and warmth of the Caribbean every day, so that everyone feels relaxed and welcome here. We’re here to create genuine connections and put people at ease. By welcoming guests with our natural hosting skills and unpretentious atmosphere.

We bring people together. Strangers become friends and the bartender knows you by name. Were lunch drifts into sundowners.

What We’re All About

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

Our Rewards

• Great pay, Tronc and excellent rewards
• Various team 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
• 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
• Relocation package opportunities
• Referral bonus schemes – giving you the opportunity to earn up to £1,000 for successful referrals

About the Role

As a Senior Sous Chef at Turtle Bay, you’ll be a driving force in the kitchen – leading by example and working closely with the Head Chef to run a slick and successful operation.

You’ll bring bags of positive energy and a calm, can-do approach to every shift. From running a smooth service to mentoring junior team members, you’ll help to create a kitchen environment where everyone can shine.

You’ll take the lead on training and development, help to manage stock and rota planning, and ensure our food is consistently bursting with flavour and quality. You’ll thrive under pressure, support with day-to-day decisions, and step up to lead the kitchen when needed.

If you’ve got experience in a similar role or you’re a strong Sous Chef ready to step up, we’ll support you to take your career to the next level – all in a relaxed, vibrant, and welcoming environment.

Next Steps

Hit the apply button, upload your CV and answer a couple of quick questions. One of our friendly Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch with you soon.