Head Chef

Turtle Bay; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Caribbean restaurant chain in Exeter is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and culinary skills, and will be responsible for training staff and maximizing performance. The role offers an array of benefits, including incentives, bonuses, and discounts at the restaurant.

Benefits

Twice-yearly incentive scheme

Management bonus scheme

70% discount at restaurants

Wellbeing Champions support

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of Caribbean cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and ensure high standards.
• Develop training programs for staff.
• Maximise sales and kitchen performance.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Team management

Job description

Head Chef – Exeter

We’re looking for a Head Chef to join our Turtle Bay Family in Exeter.

Our Head Chefs are amazing coaches, and leaders and are at the heart of our kitchen teams. They bring the magic to our restaurants and make sure that everything’s in place to bring fiery jerk flavours to our restaurants and make Caribbean Good Times happen!

As a Head Chef, you’ll lead the way with development and training, maximise sales and your kitchen’s performance and drive standards whilst working with amazing teams and creating the magic of the Caribbean for our guests!

Our Head Chef benefits…

• Twice-yearly incentive scheme to win trips to the Caribbean with our Caribbean Cup competition
• Management bonus scheme
• Access to wages before pay day with Hasteepay
• Uniform laundry service – you won’t take your dirty washing home!
• Experience a taste of the Caribbean on every shift with our subsidized team food menu
• Turtle Talent referral bonus scheme – up to £1,000 bonus for successful referrals
• Fast progression with excellent training, regular opportunities and EAP support
• Life insurance
• Company-wide Socials and Events – think HUGE team parties!
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 24-hour employee helpline
• 70% discount at our restaurants for you and up to 6 friends
• Exclusive team discounts from hundreds of retailers
• Access to Help @ Hand App – remote GP service, mental health support, physiotherapy support
• Relocation payment opportunities
• Wellbeing Champions in each restaurant to support our teams
• Loyalty bonuses

Caribbean Good Times

It is really that simple! For us food and drink are just two of our ingredients. We’re in the business of ‘Making People Happy!’ Simply put, Turtle Bay is driven to be the best place for a “Caribbean Good Time”.

The Caribbean is one of the most diverse places in the world and it is filled with cultural celebration. At Turtle Bay we embrace the culture of the Caribbean to deliver a magical experience for our guests, taking inspiration from the music, food, drink and of course, those chilled out vibes.

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