Food and Beverage Runner

TN United Kingdom; Newquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a stunning beach hotel where hospitality meets creativity. As a food and beverage runner, you'll deliver exceptional service while enjoying the beautiful Cornish coast. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment, where every day brings new challenges and rewards. With a focus on local produce and guest satisfaction, you'll be part of a team that values connection and creativity. Enjoy perks like discounted stays, surf lessons, and a welcoming atmosphere, making this not just a job, but a transformative career experience.

Benefits

Discounted stays for friends and family

Discounts on restaurant treatments

Free surf lessons

Team social events

Team assistance scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about local food and drink producers.
• Ability to provide excellent guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests in a warm and professional manner.
• Run food and drinks orders accurately.
• Assist the bar and waiting team as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Enthusiasm

Communication

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Ordering Technology

Job description

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 that 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're looking for a food and beverage runner to support the bar and waiting team in delivering guest food and drinks to tables and ensuring all guests have an enjoyable experience. This is a temporary position until the end of September 2025 and shift times will vary between the hours of 12pm - 10pm.

What you'll do:

• Serve guests in a warm, friendly, timely and relaxed yet professional manner.
• Ensure all bills are closed correctly.
• Run all food and drinks orders accurately.
• Polish and put away cutlery, crockery and glasses.
• Help keep the restaurant clean and tidy.
• Assist the bar and waiting team where necessary.
• A basic knowledge of food and drinks.
• A team player, with bags of enthusiasm and personality.
• 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, Living Space and Emily Scott restaurants.
• 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.