Cocktail Bar Host

The Scarlet Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique hotel in Cornwall is seeking a Bar Host to create and serve inspiring drinks with a focus on local, sustainable ingredients. You will prepare cocktails and support the bar team while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal candidates are organized, passionate about mixology, and excel in customer service. This role offers competitive pay plus tips, internal progression opportunities, and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

£12.60 per hour plus tips

28 days holiday (29 after 1 year)

Discount on food and drinks

Health Shield Healthcare Plan

On-site team accommodation available

Qualifications

• Experience in mixology and wine is preferred.
• Flexible working style is critical for a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for service and detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks, using local ingredients.
• Support bar team with professional service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bar.

Skills

Mixology

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about great drinks, great people, and great stories?

Do you love creating cocktails with care, flair, and fresh, seasonal ingredients?

Are you looking to work somewhere that is as inspiring as the drinks you make?

At RED Hotels, our bars are places of connection, creativity, and calm. Whether harvesting herbs from our garden or mixing small-batch spirits with a view of the sea, our mixologists deliver thoughtful experiences in a relaxed but refined setting.

We pride ourselves on crafting drinks that reflect our values - sustainable, seasonal, and full of flavour.

What makes a RED Bar Host?

Are you a passionate professional with a love of mixology and a genuine sense of hospitality?

Do you believe drinks should feel as personal and memorable as the welcome that comes with them?

Can you balance high standards with a relaxed and warm approach?

We are looking for someone who is skilled, curious, and excited to evolve their craft in a values-driven environment. You’ll work closely with our Food & Beverage Managers to deliver exceptional beverage service, helping bring joy to every drink and every guest.

What will you be doing?

• Preparing and serving inspiring drinks, from local wines to seasonal cocktails
• Using ingredients harvested from our gardens and hedgerows—think elderflower, fig, herbs, and edible flowers
• Supporting the bar team with consistent, professional, and cheerful service across hotel areas
• Maintaining a clean, well-stocked, and well-organised bar
• Taking part in tastings, 1-to-1s, and team development to keep learning and growing
• Helping to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and colleagues alike

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be:

• Experienced in mixology and wine (or eager to learn)
• Organised, self-motivated, and tidy in your working style
• A warm and genuine host, with a passion for service and detail
• Excited to work with sustainable and locally sourced ingredients
• Able to bring energy and professionalism to every shift, every pour, every guest

Why join us?

At RED Hotels, we do things differently. We’re independent, family-owned, and deeply committed to creating beautiful, meaningful moments—for guests and team alike. When you join us, you get:

• £12.60 per hour (£26,208 FTE PA) PLUS tips and share of service charge
• A people-centric working environment
• Learning and internal career progression opportunities
• A permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
• Long service scheme, enjoy a free stay at Bedruthan after your first year!
• Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme!
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan
• On-site team accommodation is available

Perched on the rugged clifftops of North Cornwall, Bedruthan and Scarlet have always been trailblazers in hospitality. Going above and beyond to make sure when you join our family you will be a part of one of the most exciting independent companies in the UK.

Joining our team isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle choice.

At Red Hotels, we believe in the power of unity—working as One Team, where every individual’s contribution matters. Every team member, regardless of role or level, must be prepared to step in and support operations whenever needed. Whether facing anticipated busy periods or unexpected challenges, we rise together. Our strength lies in our collective spirit: a willingness to help and a commitment to seamless teamwork. These values are the heart of our culture and the foundation of every success we achieve together.

Joining us isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle choice.