General Manager

Turtle Bay; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay and rewards

Career progression and mentoring

Enhanced family leave pay

50% discount at Turtle Bay for you and

Loyalty bonuses

Referral bonuses up to £1,000

Job summary

Turtle Bay Exeter is seeking a General Manager who can energise the restaurant and make every guest feel relaxed and welcome. You will lead the heartbeat of the venue, set the tone for your team, and ensure every shift delivers warmth and vibrant service.

With strong commercial instincts and a people-first approach, you’ll drive performance, develop local connections, and coach your team to shine. Turtle Bay champions equality, inclusion and wellbeing, offering rewards and opportunities for

Responsibilities

• Lead the heartbeat of the restaurant and create an environment where everyone feels relaxed and welcomed.
• Balance strong commercial acumen with warmth and care to drive the business forward.
• Develop your team to shine and build strong local connections.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience while upholding standards and values.

Job description

Turtle Bay – General Manager

We’re on the lookout for a warm, inspiring, and people-focused General Manager to join our Turtle Bay family 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 and excellent rewards
• Career progression and training with professional development and mentoring
• Enhanced family leave pay
• 50% discount at Turtle Bay for you and up to 6 friends
• Loyalty bonuses
• Referral bonuses up to £1,000

About the Role

As a General Manager at Turtle Bay, you lead the heartbeat of the restaurant. You create an environment where everyone feels relaxed and welcomed – from your team to every single guest. You’re the energy in the room, setting the tone for your team and making sure your restaurant feels full of life.

You balance strong commercial acumen with warmth and care. You know how to drive the business forward, build strong local connections, and develop your team to shine. You’ll be responsible for performance, standards, and the delivery of our exceptional guest experience – but above all, you’ll inspire others to have fun, take pride, and bring the best version of themselves to work.

You’re solution-focused, resilient and always curious – open to new ideas and passionate about improving. You nurture your people with confidence, lead from the front, and create a space where growth is natural and support is always there.

We’re proud to champion equality, inclusion and wellbeing at Turtle Bay. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and celebrated for who they are.