Are you a seasoned Restaurant Manager who cares deeply about fantastic service and wonderful food and drink?  Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Do you enjoy ocean views, breaks on the sand, swimming or 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.

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead the team at The Living Space, Watergate Bay.

This role provides a unique opportunity within a successful and expanding organisation, which encourages professional development and offers excellent long-term career prospects.

The role:

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will be managing a restaurant with a turnover of £4 million per year. You will bring plenty of industry experience and strong leadership skills to the role and your warm and professional personality will fit perfectly with our culture of “relaxed professionalism”.  As well as delivering an unrivalled dining experience, you will work closely with our Executive and Head Chef to express our passion for food in a beachside location.

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 prioritize our guests and support each other.

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

What your days could look like:

• Ensuring wonderful hospitality…that’s first and foremost in our thoughts!
• To be “hands on” in your approach, being present on the floor and leading the team to deliver exceptional hospitality and service
• Building relationships with new and existing guests
• To plan and to ensure operational effectiveness when on duty and in your absence
• To work with our kitchen teams to exceed guest expectations on quality of food offering and execution 
• Be a role model for our brand value of “relaxed professionalism” at all times . 
• Leading the ongoing training, development and performance management of the team
• Promoting and leading a culture of continual professional development.
• To undertake regular performance reviews  and coffee chats with your reports
• 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. Ensuring 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 staff and guests and adhering to the company’s health and safety policy and procedures.

Jobs skills:

• Management experience within a large or multiple restaurant setting.
• Can demonstrate a history of leading and passionately developing teams to deliver specific goals and targets.
• Capable trainer, able to develop and deliver training materials.
• Barista experience, wine, spirit and cocktail knowledge. 
• Somebody who simply loves food and drink.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A good understanding of Food Health and Safety requirements

What we can offer in return:

• An opportunity to grow within the UK’s best known beach hotel
• 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
• Team accommodation provision
• 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.

Are you a seasoned Restaurant Manager who cares deeply about fantastic service and wonderful food and drink?  Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Do you enjoy ocean views, breaks on the sand, swimming or 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.

We are looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead the team at The Living Space, Watergate Bay.

This role provides a unique opportunity within a successful and expanding organisation, which encourages professional development and offers excellent long-term career prospects.

The role:

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will be managing a restaurant with a turnover of £4 million per year. You will bring plenty of industry experience and strong leadership skills to the role and your warm and professional personality will fit perfectly with our culture of “relaxed professionalism”.  As well as delivering an unrivalled dining experience, you will work closely with our Executive and Head Chef to express our passion for food in a beachside location.

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 prioritize our guests and support each other.

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

What your days could look like:

• Ensuring wonderful hospitality…that’s first and foremost in our thoughts!
• To be “hands on” in your approach, being present on the floor and leading the team to deliver exceptional hospitality and service
• Building relationships with new and existing guests
• To plan and to ensure operational effectiveness when on duty and in your absence
• To work with our kitchen teams to exceed guest expectations on quality of food offering and execution 
• Be a role model for our brand value of “relaxed professionalism” at all times . 
• Leading the ongoing training, development and performance management of the team
• Promoting and leading a culture of continual professional development.
• To undertake regular performance reviews  and coffee chats with your reports
• 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. Ensuring 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 staff and guests and adhering to the company’s health and safety policy and procedures.

Jobs skills:

• Management experience within a large or multiple restaurant setting.
• Can demonstrate a history of leading and passionately developing teams to deliver specific goals and targets.
• Capable trainer, able to develop and deliver training materials.
• Barista experience, wine, spirit and cocktail knowledge. 
• Somebody who simply loves food and drink.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A good understanding of Food Health and Safety requirements

What we can offer in return:

• An opportunity to grow within the UK’s best known beach hotel
• 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
• Team accommodation provision
• 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.