Turtle Bay – Head of People

Location: Bristol Broad Quay, Office-based 3-4 days a week and as required. With some travel across the UK and working from home as and when needed.

We’re on the lookout for a bold, emotionally intelligent, and people-first Head of People to lead our People strategy across Turtle Bay.

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’s invited. Our team can tell if you need a coffee, cocktail, cold beer or a plate full of bold, vibrant flavours. 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. It’s where 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

• A bonus scheme of up to 10% of your annual salary
• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 70% discount at our restaurants for you and up to 6 friends
• Lots of tasty Caribbean inspired food and vibrant cocktails
• Enhanced family leave pay
• Private medical, including dental cover
• Access to Help @ Hand App – offering remote GP service, prescriptions, mental health support, and physiotherapy support. For you and your family.
• Life insurance
• Company-wide socials and events – think HUGE team parties and our annual ‘Bay Rocks’ festival
• Annual ‘Jam Down’ management conference to celebrate our continued success. It’s a vibe!

About the Role

As Head of HR, you’ll lead our People strategy across the business, shaping culture, driving organisational effectiveness, and ensuring that our values are at the centre of everything we do. You’ll oversee all aspects of the People function, from talent acquisition and development through to engagement, ER, compliance, and reward.

You’ll partner with senior leaders to deliver a people agenda that supports business growth, enhances employee experience, and strengthens Turtle Bay as a great place to work. You’ll also develop and mentor a talented HR, Talent Acquisition and Training and Development team, empowering them to deliver excellence across their specialisms while working as one connected function.

From culture to compliance, and strategy to support, you’ll lead and influence every area of the employee lifecycle. You’ll empower our leaders to lead brilliantly, drive consistency across the business, and keep fairness, integrity, and connection at the heart of all decision-making.

You’ll bring a balanced blend of heart and head: emotionally intelligent, highly organised, and commercially sharp. You’ll know when to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in, and when to challenge, coach, or step back and let others lead.

You’ll report directly to the CEO.

Above all, you’ll bring the spirit of Turtle Bay to life—leading with warmth, clarity, and care.

Salary: Competitive

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.