Food Service Manager

Talantir; Newquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + tips

Permanent contract

28 days holiday

Wellbeing culture

Career progression

Accommodation on-site

Food & drink discounts 40%

Team discounts

Health plan

Local partnerships

Job summary

Bedruthan and Scarlet, perched on the dramatic North Cornwall clifftops, seek a Food Services Manager to lead our Restaurant and Bar teams with warmth, precision and genuine care for guests and colleagues.

You will champion hospitality, drive service standards, coach staff, maintain hygiene and safety, and collaborate with Kitchen, Meetings & Events to ensure a seamless guest journey. This is a permanent role with 28 days’ holiday (29 after one year) and a salary of £33,633 plus hotel tips.

Responsibilities

• Championing outstanding hospitality and delivering exceptional product knowledge and service standards training to our Restaurant and Bar hosts
• Supporting the continued success and financial performance of the Food and Beverage operation
• Coaching, mentoring and inspiring your team to achieve consistently exceptional standards of service
• Maintaining the highest levels of quality control, hygiene, health and safety, and cellar management
• Ensuring the smooth and graceful flow of service through strong collaboration with the Kitchen, Restaurant & Bar teams, and the Meetings & Events team
• Creating a positive, motivating team culture where people feel supported, valued and proud of what they do
• Demonstrating a genuine passion for hospitality, crafting memorable moments for guests and meaningful experiences for colleagues

Job description

Our Food and Beverage team sit at the heart of the guest experience, bringing our restaurant and bar spaces to life with warmth, elegance and impeccable attention to detail. With an instinct for exceptional hospitality, they create an atmosphere where every guest feels welcomed, cared for and inspired.Guided by a commitment to excellence, our team ensures that each moment of a guest’s stay, from their first arrival to their final farewell is thoughtful, seamless and memorable.

As Food Services Manager, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping these experiences. In a hotel where no two days are the same, you will lead with passion, precision and genuine care for both guests and colleagues. Your responsibilities will include:

• Championing outstanding hospitality and delivering exceptional product knowledge and service standards training to our Restaurant and Bar hostsSupporting the continued success and financial performance of the Food and Beverage operationCoaching, mentoring and inspiring your team to achieve consistently exceptional standards of serviceMaintaining the highest levels of quality control, hygiene, health and safety, and cellar managementEnsuring the smooth and graceful flow of service through strong collaboration with the Kitchen, Restaurant & Bar teams, and the Meetings & Events teamCreating a positive, motivating team culture where people feel supported, valued and proud of what they doDemonstrating a genuine passion for hospitality, crafting memorable moments for guests and meaningful experiences for colleagues

As a family-owned, independent Cornish business, we recognise that it is our people who make our hotels truly special. We are proud to offer a range of benefits and experiences that reflect our commitment to making Bedruthan and Scarlet exceptional places to work:

• A competitive salary of £33,633 plus a share of hotel tips. This is based on a 40 hour working week.
• A people-first culture where wellbeing and individuality are valued
• Opportunities for learning, development and internal career progression
• A permanent contract with 28 days’ holiday per year (29 after one year)
• Our long service recognition scheme, including a complimentary stay at Bedruthan after your first year
• 40% off food and drinks, plus a range of team discounts across the hotel
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan
• Temporary on-site team accommodation available

Perched on the dramatic clifftops of North Cornwall, Bedruthan and Scarlet have long been pioneers in thoughtful, contemporary hospitality. Working here offers something truly unique — you will see the sun rise and sun set in your hotel each week, a reminder that you are part of a place where nature, wellbeing and exceptional hospitality come together.

Joining our team is more than a career opportunity — it is an invitation to be part of a passionate community shaping the future of independent luxury hospitality.

Working here isn’t simply a job. It’s a lifestyle.