Job Description

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. It's all about the balance of life. Being active, getting amongst the elements, spoiling yourself a little, chilling out, getting cosy, and most of all having a good time.


Coming back to good food, cheeks glowing from the day's adventures, is at the heart of the Watergate Bay experience. We want to inspire our guests with the best seasonal menus, local produce and contemporary dishes, and give them eating and drinking experiences to remember.

Our Food and Beverage Manager role;

Are you a passionate leader with the ability to inspire, motivate, and support your team?


We're looking for team members who care about Cornwall and its way of life. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside likeminded individuals who support each other and prioritise happiness, in every interaction, for our guests and team alike.


We're looking for someone with attention to detail, organisational skills and fresh ideas to help our guests squeeze the most out of their visits, and come away feeling refreshed and inspired. As the food and beverage manager, you'll lead our teams across our three restaurants and work with our events and kitchen teams to deliver memorable beach events.


Zacry's


With a bold charcoal-fired heart, Zacry's is where the hotel's Executive Chef and chefs think global and source local - from the best quality meat and fish served with an imaginative twist, to a full plant-based menu. All with the glow of candles, conversation and cocktails.


The Beach Hut


Staying true to its roots while embracing the new, the Beach Hut will blend classic favourites with a 50% plant-based menu and new sustainable purpose. It's all about easy beach dining and considered food with an upbeat, warm welcome - however bracing the sea breeze outside.


The Living Space


Sofa, armchair, banquette table or decked ocean-view terrace? Coffee, cream tea, beer, gin or cocktails? Sharing platter, seasonal salad, hearty fillers or kids' dinner? Anything goes in The Living Space, so find what's right for you and settle in.


Joining our team means being part of a community that values; excellence, progressive thinking, and kindness in everything we do. Our commitment to our team is reflected in our inspiring working environment - one that promotes work-life balance, professional development, and plenty of opportunities for growth

As our Food and Beverage Manager you'll be:

Managing all of our drinks lists, including wine, within brand and financial parameters. Working with the Hotel Director/ Executive Chef and chefs to continually improve all aspects of food and beverage service, menus and business performance. Overseeing the training and development of both the restaurant management, bar and waiting team, including scheduled and on the job training. Ensuring that the team have excellent product knowledge. Ensuring that all revenue, payroll and overhead budgets are met and that costs directly reflect business levels. Overseeing all beverage ordering and deliveries to ensure effective stock control and to minimize wastage. Taking responsibility for Health and Safety within the restaurant areas and enforce all food hygiene/health & safety/fire regulations, attending any training as required. Working with internal specialists to ensure the food and beverage offering connects with the wider sustainability, people and commercial strategies. Working with our internal brand and marketing teams to devise campaigns, content and events which connect to our wider brand and commercial goals. Working with development project groups to consider, devise and deliver new food and beverage concepts.

The skills you'll be sharing with us:

Experience of working in a multi-restaurant environment Have a passion for and understanding of good food and great wine 3-5 years in a senior management position within a hotel or restaurant Previous experience of managing, leading and training a large team Knowledge of HR procedures A true understanding of hospitality A proven track record of consistently achieving financial targets A WSET qualification or equivalent Experience of running events and private dining Barista experience

What we'll offer you:

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.

If you would love to join us as our Food and Beverage Manager, apply now and be part of our journey at Watergate Bay Hotel, a wonderful place to work.

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