Cocktail Bartender

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 a 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.

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
• 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
• Remote GP access, prescriptions, mental health, and physiotherapy support for you and your family
• Mental Health First Aid training and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Loyalty bonuses and relocation package opportunities
• Referral bonuses up to £1,000

About the Role

As a Deputy Manager at Turtle Bay, you'll support the General Manager in leading the team, running a smooth operation, and delivering the relaxed, feel good experience that keeps our guests coming back. You're a hands on leader who can step up and take ownership while inspiring and motivating the team every day.

You'll play a key role in driving performance and team engagement, bringing the right energy and focus into service, and always looking for ways to grow both the business and your people. From hosting to managing shifts, training team members and ensuring every guest leaves with a smile - you're there to help make it all happen.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in leading the team and running a smooth operation.
• Act as a hands on leader, step up to take ownership and inspire the team.
• Drive performance and team engagement, bringing the right energy and focus into service.
• Host and manage shifts, train team members, and ensure every guest leaves with a smile.
• Identify opportunities to grow the business and develop people.

Qualifications

• Confidence, people first attitude, and passion for hospitality.
• Strong sense of responsibility and positivity.
• Clear drive to grow, ability to build trust and keep the team motivated and supported.
• Experience in hospitality or a similar environment preferred but not required.

Why You'll Love It

Happy people make happy teams, and happy teams make happy guests. When you join the Turtle Bay family, you will find the warmest of welcomes and a lifetime of friendships.

Next Steps

Hit the apply button, upload your CV, complete a few quick questions, and one of our friendly Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch soon.