Restaurant Manager
£40k a year
North coast of Cornwall
Are you a seasoned Restaurant Manager ready for a new challenge at the UK’s
best known coastal hotel, with its “exemplary service, sensational public
spaces, carefree atmosphere and delightful food” (The Telegraph)?
Do you care deeply about
fantastic, personable service, and love shaping memorable guest experiences?
Like the sound of watching ocean
sunsets at work, taking breaks on the sand and swimming or surfing after your
shift?
All of the above? We’d love to
hear from you. We’re on the lookout for a Restaurant Manager to lead the team
at The Living Space, Watergate Bay Hotel – with its beautiful interiors,
Atlantic views, fresh Cornish produce and talented chefs.
Join us and be part of a
friendly, motivated team that values connection, creativity, kindness and
making a positive impact on people's lives. Work alongside people who support
each other in delivering an unrivalled guest experience.
This role will also give you a
unique opportunity within a successful and expanding organisation, which nurtures
professional development and offers excellent long-term career prospects.
About us
Here at
Watergate Bay Hotel, we believe happiness is simply made and we do everything
we can to make sure our team, guests and planet stay happy through the moments
we create and the impact we have. Our three core values – We Care, We Notice,
We Change – underpin our drive to create a culture people want to be a part of.
We’re working towards B Corp certification and building an employer brand
that’s the envy of the hospitality industry. Our hotel isn’t like other hotels.
We’re very proud of that.
Dedicated, loyal guests who love what we do. A
committed team with a shared outlook. An attention to detail that pushes us to
excel. They’re all part of what defines us. And we need people like you to make
them happen.
Your role:
Know how to inspire and get the best out of your team? Are you as confident
managing financial performance and reducing wastage, as you are talking through
menus or answering guests’ questions? Do you bring a positive energy, can-do
attitude and hands-on approach?
Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you’ll be managing a restaurant with a £4
million annual turnover. You’ll bring plenty of industry experience and strong
leadership skills to the role, with a warm personality that fits right into our
culture of “relaxed professionalism”. You’ll also work closely with our
Executive and Head Chef to express our passion for excellent food and drink.
Our commitment to our team is
reflected in our exceptional working environment – one that promotes work-life
balance and wellbeing, with plenty of opportunities for growth too.
What your days could look like:
* Leading the team to ensure wonderful
hospitality in everything we do
* Being hands-on and present on the floor
to deliver exceptional service
* Building relationships with all guests,
from first-timers to returning multigenerational families
* Planning to ensure continual operational
effectiveness, whether you’re on duty or off
* Working with our kitchen teams to exceed
guest expectations on the quality and execution of our food offering
* Leading the ongoing training and
performance management of the team – from regular reviews to informal
coffee chats – to promote our culture of continual professional development
* Working with the senior management team
to develop and evolve The Living Space, taking an active role in
identifying new trends and opportunities
* Managing the financial performance of The
Living Space & Breakfast Room to ensure all revenue, payroll and
overheads budgets are met
* Overseeing all ordering and deliveries to
ensure good stock control and minimal wastage
* Ensuring a safe environment for both our guests
and teams, adhering to the company’s health and safety policy and
procedures
* Being a role model for “relaxed
professionalism” at all times
Job skills & requirements:
* A genuine love of good food and drink,
sustainable sourcing and working with local producers
* Management experience within a large or
multiple restaurant setting
* A history of leading and developing teams
to deliver specific goals and targets
* Solid training experience, confident developing
and delivering training materials
* Barista experience and strong wine,
spirit and cocktail knowledge
* Strong organisational and time management
skills
* A good understanding of Food Health and
Safety requirements
What we can offer in return:
* Exciting career progression, while
working steps from a beautiful beach
* Team accommodation provision
* A welcoming team of likeminds, eager to
support and encourage each other
* Special rates for you, your friends and
family to stay at the hotel
* Discounts on treatments in Swim Club
* Discounts for you, your friends and
family at our restaurants: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut and The Living Space
* 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 and advice on topics from mental health through to
managing your finances
We're all about helping our team
achieve their personal and professional goals. Working at Watergate Bay Hotel
isn't just a job – it's a transformative career opportunity.
Apply now and join us in
creating experiences that our guests and team remember for a lifetime.