Watergate
Bay Hotel – a place to take your hospitality career to new heights. With a team
that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about
making a meaningful impact on our guests holiday. Our three core values - We
Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes
above and beyond for our team and guests. At Watergate Bay, we don't just
provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable
experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.
Do
you love great coffee, seasonal menus and drinks from local suppliers, as well
as growing your skills? Are you a team player who serves with warmth and
enthusiasm? Do you enjoy ocean views, breaks on the sand, and surfing after
work? If so, we want you! Join us and be part of a team that values connection,
creativity, and making a positive impact on people's lives.
The
role:
At our hotel, we’re looking for a team who are passionate about Cornwall and
our local food and drink producers, and are eager to be a part of this county's
incredible way of life. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside others
who prioritise our guests and support each other.
We
seek dynamic individuals who value positive lifestyle choices and excel as food
and beverage all-rounders. From crafting exquisite coffee for early risers to
mixing cocktails, you'll take pride in every aspect of your role as a waiter,
barista, or mixologist.
Joining
our team means being part of a community that values excellence, innovation, and
kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our staff is reflected in our
exceptional working environment - one that promotes work-life balance,
professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth.
This is a temporary position on a fixed-term contract starting on Monday 16th December and ending on Wednesday 4th January 2025.
What your
days could look like:
* Welcome guests in a
warm, friendly, timely and relaxed yet professional manner
* Work in all areas of
the restaurant
* Prepare hot and cold
drinks
* Continually build upon
company and product knowledge and give input on how we could develop and
improve
* Take part in team
tasting sessions to give you an authentic understanding of our menus for
answering guest questions and boosting team creativity and rapport
* Keep the area you’re
responsible for clean, tidy and organised
* Take care of guests’
billing
* Give new team members a
helping hand, and support their training and development
* Work together, as part
of our committed, efficient and dynamic team
Job skills
& requirements:
* Barista, waiting or bar
experience – or time working in other people-facing roles in retail or
leisure. But it’s also about personality fit and attitude, so we’re happy
to offer full training for the right candidates who may have less
experience.
* A team player, with
bags of enthusiasm and personality
* A real energy and
passion for everything you do
* A desire to provide an
excellent guest experience
* A genuine intent to use
the latest technology for a smooth ordering and billing process, without
compromising guest experience
* The ability to work
smart, and understand that self-belief and hard work will always earn you
success
What we can
offer in return:
* A relaxed, professional
place to work in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking
beaches
* A welcoming team of
likeminds, eager to support and encourage each other
* Excellent career
prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
* Special rates for you
and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
* Discounts on treatments
in Swim Club
* Discounts for you and
your friends and family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut and Living
Space restaurants
* Discount at Cubs
coffeeshops
* Discounts at Shop on
the Beach and other partner businesses
* Free surf lessons,
surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
* Team social events
throughout the year
* Team assistance scheme
– a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental
health through to managing your finances
From
discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about
helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located on the
sunny, sandy, Cornish coast, you'll never be short on inspiration. Working at
Watergate Bay Hotel isn't just a job - it's a transformative career
opportunity. Apply now and join us in creating memorable experiences that our
guests and team remember for a lifetime.