Junior Sous Chef

Turtle Bay; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Tronc

Team events

Mentorship programmes

Apprenticeship opportunities

Enhanced family leave pay

50% restaurant discount

Loyalty bonuses

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Job summary

Turtle Bay in Exeter is seeking a warm Junior Sous Chef to join our Caribbean kitchen and beach bar team. You’ll work closely with the Sous Chef and Head Chef to deliver bold flavours with soul, while gaining hands-on leadership experience in a lively, friendly environment.

You’ll be mentored to grow your kitchen management and team development skills, with training and development opportunities in a vibrant, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Positive, energetic attitude and a can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering Caribbean-inspired dishes.
• Help manage service and prep during shifts to maintain flow.
• Contribute to high standards of food safety, prep and presentation.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Turtle Bay – Junior Sous Chef

We’re on the lookout for a warm, passionate and driven Junior 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
• Progression with excellent training and opportunities, both professionally and personally with our mentorship programmes
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Enhanced family leave pay
• 50% discount at our restaurant for you and up to 6 friends
• Loyalty bonuses
• Referral bonus schemes – giving you the opportunity to earn up to £1,000 for successful referrals

About the Role

As a Junior Sous Chef at Turtle Bay, you’ll be stepping into a key role in the kitchen team – supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering incredible Caribbean flavours, every single shift.

This is a great opportunity if you’re ready to take the next step in your kitchen career. You’ll be hands-on, learning how to manage service, support kitchen operations, and motivate your team to deliver food that’s made with love and full of soul.

You’ll help to uphold high standards in food safety, prep and presentation, while getting stuck in with the day-to-day of a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen. You’ll be someone who’s full of energy, eager to learn, and ready to make a real impact as part of a supportive and inspiring team.

We’ll give you the support, training and opportunities to grow and thrive – whether you’re working towards becoming a Sous Chef or want to develop new skills in leadership, kitchen management and team development.

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, and be part of a vibrant, diverse team that genuinely loves what they do.