Caribbean leisure chain Turtle Bay is set to create 50 jobs after announcing plans to open in Durham.
Turtle Bay, a leading Caribbean restaurant and bar group, has started work on a new 4,850 sq ft restaurant at The Riverwalk in Durham.
The two-storey eaterie is scheduled to open in October, adding to its existing North East venues in Newcastle and Middlesbrough.
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The company, which operates 40 restaurants in the 海角视频, specialises in cocktails, bottomless brunches and dishes inspired by the holiday islands.
Phil Dukelow, operations manager North East for Turtle Bay, said: “Durham’s dining and social scene is about to heat up.
“Turtle Bay is bringing the tastes, spirit and energy of the Caribbean to this beautiful historic city. Diners will experience laid-back holiday vibes with signature cocktails, bottomless brunches and island-inspired dishes like jerk chicken and fiery goat curry.
“Turtle Bay Durham is going to offer some of the most instagrammable and jaw dropping interiors in the city and we think people will love the feeling of escapism that Turtle Bay brings.”
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Fusion Design and Architecture has created the interior, featuring a central island bar, open kitchen, flaming jerk-pit and grill, plus indoor veranda seating with a beach shack vibe.
The company is creating 50 front and back of house roles and it said it is “bringing a different approach to recruitment to identify local people with the right personality, outlook and skills”.
Auditions will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Durham with applicants undertaking informal interviews, psychometric tests, pitching ideas to senior managers, tackling team building challenges and trying limbo dancing.
Ryan Sullivan, general manager Turtle Bay Durham, said: “Creating Caribbean good times requires great people, which is why we’re looking for applicants who share our spirit, personality and passion for food, fun and Turtle Bay.”
Alan Day, centre manager at The Riverwalk, said: “We are delighted to welcome another great brand to join The Riverwalk and complement our already extensive food and beverage offering. The new Turtle Bay restaurant will create more jobs for local residents and strengthen The Riverwalk as Durham’s premier leisure destination.”