Food & Beverage Supervisor

The Water's Edge Restaurant; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared tips

Training

Career growth

Staff discounts on stays, meals and sp

Pension contributions

Charity initiatives

Staff events

Job summary

The Water’s Edge Restaurant at The Greenbank in Falmouth is seeking a friendly and motivated Restaurant Supervisor. You will work alongside the Restaurant Manager to lead the front-of-house team and ensure every guest enjoys a warm welcome and exceptional service.

Role requires supervisory experience and strong communication, organisational skills, and the ability to lead by example under pressure. Evening, weekend, and bank holiday availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality or restaurant roles.
• Supervisory experience is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Able to lead by example and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of The Water’s Edge Restaurant.
• Lead and support the front-of-house team during service.
• Ensure guests receive friendly, attentive and professional service.
• Help coordinate restaurant bookings, table plans and service requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and service.
• Handle guest queries and resolve any issues professionally.
• Work closely with the wider Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth service.
• Follow all food hygiene, licensing and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Job description

About us

The Cornwall Hotel Collection is a locally owned group of four distinctive hotels, each with its own character, history and sense of place. It is united by heartfelt Cornish hospitality and the people who bring it to life, from The Alverton in Truro and The Atlantic on Newquay’s dramatic north coast, to The Greenbank and The Falmouth, two of the town’s icons for generations.

We’re proud of our heritage, passionate about great food and drink, and committed to creating memorable experiences. Just as importantly, we want our hotels to be great places to work, where people can feel part of the team, develop their skills and build a career in hospitality.

We are looking for a friendly and motivated Restaurant Supervisor to join the team at The Water’s Edge Restaurant, part of The Greenbank. Working alongside the Restaurant Manager, you will help lead the front-of-house team, ensuring every guest receives a warm welcome and excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of The Water’s Edge Restaurant.
• Lead and support the front-of-house team during service.
• Ensure guests receive friendly, attentive and professional service.
• Help coordinate restaurant bookings, table plans and service requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and service.
• Handle guest queries and resolve any issues professionally.
• Work closely with the wider Food & Beverage team to ensure smooth service.
• Follow all food hygiene, licensing and health & safety procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a hospitality or restaurant role is essential.
• Previous supervisory experience is also essential.
• Friendly, confident and approachable with guests and colleagues.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to lead by example and support a team.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work under pressure.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.

Benefits

• 100% shared tips
• Full training
• Opportunities to grow and progress within our collection
• Staff discount, including room rates, food and drink, spa treatments and free use of our leisure clubs (gym & swimming pool) across our four hotels
• Company Pension Contributions
• The chance to participate in charity fundraisers and environmental initiatives
• Staff rewards and parties