Restaurants & Bar Manager

The Headland Cornwall; Newquay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary breakfast, lunch, or din

On-site parking

Gym access & weekly swim session

Complimentary stay after 1 years’/1

40% off spa products

25% off spa treatments

Complimentary meals in each of ourr

Special rate for Pride of Britain

Discounted surf lessons

Shared Gratuities: Gratuities are

Job summary

The Headland Cornwall in Newquay is seeking an exceptional Restaurants & Bar Manager to oversee our restaurant and bar operations across multiple venues on-site.

You will lead front-of-house teams, deliver a five-star service, and drive a dynamic drinks program with wines, spirits and cocktails, while mentoring your teams to create memorable guest experiences.

This full-time role includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, with strong focus on stock control, costing and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a high-quality, busy restaurant, bar or luxury hotel environment.
• Strong experience of both restaurant and bar operations, with ability to move between service styles.
• Genuine interest in drinks with knowledge of wines, spirits and cocktails and willingness to share that knowledge.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse front-of-house team.
• Strong commercial awareness including stock management, cost control, rotas and revenue.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead our Food & Beverage experience: oversee restaurant and bar service across multiple areas, maintaining a seamless 5* standard.
• Be present and hands-on: lead from the floor during busy services, supporting teams and delivering a warm, confident guest experience.
• Champion our drinks offering: develop wines, spirits, cocktails, beers and non-alcoholic drinks to grow a strong drinks program.
• Develop brilliant teams: coach, mentor and inspire restaurant and bar teams.
• Create memorable guest experiences: ensure attentive, effortless service and resolve concerns promptly.
• Manage stock and costs: maintain stock controls, accurate billing, reduce wastage, and manage staffing levels.
• Collaborate with Executive Head Chef and hotel teams to deliver a joined-up guest experience.
• Maintain presentation, cleanliness, hygiene and organisation across areas.

Skills

Proven management experience

Restaurant & bar operations

Drinks knowledge

Leadership & development

Commercial awareness

Communication & organization

Calm leadership under pressure

Job description

At The Headland, we blend Heritage with Heart to create unforgettable experiences. We are deeply committed to putting the Cornish community first and protecting our stunning coastline. As a proud EarthCheck partner, eco-friendly practices are in our DNA. We don't just talk about sustainability; we live it every day.

Together, we provide elevated hospitality in spaces designed for everyone — where our guests (and their four-legged friends!) can relax, play and make lifelong memories.

We are looking for an exceptional Restaurants & Bar Manager to lead our talented front-of-house and bar teams across The Headland’s food and beverage operation.

From Restaurant RenMor, our ‘Restaurant by the Sea’ overlooking the Atlantic, to the warm welcome of the Ballroom, the bar offering and event spaces, this is a varied role at the heart of the guest experience.

Whether our guests are joining us for cocktails overlooking Fistral Beach, an indulgent dinner, a celebration or a relaxed drink, you will ensure every experience feels unmistakably Headland.

If you are an experienced hospitality professional who loves great restaurants, exceptional drinks and developing brilliant teams, we would love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities: Lots to do, but lots of fun

As Our Restaurants & Bar Manager, You Will

• Lead our Food & Beverage experience: Working with the F&B Manager, oversee restaurant and bar service across multiple areas, maintaining a seamless 5* standard throughout.
• Be present and hands-on: Lead from the floor during busy services, supporting your teams and creating a warm, confident and engaging experience for our guests.
• Champion our drinks offering: Bring passion and knowledge across wines, spirits, cocktails, beers and non-alcoholic drinks, helping us continually develop an exciting and commercially successful drinks offering.
• Develop brilliant teams: Coach, mentor and inspire our restaurant and bar teams, building their confidence, knowledge and service skills.
• Create memorable guest experiences: Ensure every guest receives attentive, effortless service and confidently resolve any concerns when they arise.
• Manage stock and costs: Maintain effective stock controls, accurate billing, reduced wastage and commercially sensible staffing levels.
• Work collaboratively: Build strong relationships with our Executive Head Chef, kitchen brigade and wider hotel teams to deliver a joined-up guest experience.
• Maintain exceptional standards: Ensure restaurant, bar, guest and heart-of-house areas consistently meet our expectations for presentation, cleanliness, hygiene and organisation.
• Keep moving forward: Look for opportunities to improve our service, products and guest journey and encourage your team to do the same.

Our Ideal Restaurants & Bar Manager Will Bring

• Proven management experience within a high-quality, busy restaurant, bar or luxury hotel environment.
• Strong experience of both restaurant and bar operations, with the confidence to move between different styles of service.
• A genuine interest in drinks, with good knowledge of wines, spirits and cocktails and an enthusiasm for sharing that knowledge with others.
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse front-of-house team.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience of stock management, cost control, rotas and driving revenue.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A calm and approachable leadership style, even when service is at its busiest.
• An eye for detail and an uncompromising approach to service standards.
• Previous experience within a quality 4* or 5* hotel or comparable hospitality environment would be advantageous.

Salary & Contract

This is a full-time, permanent position, working across our restaurant and bar operations. The role will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays in line with the needs of the business.

Salary: £45,000

Perks & Benefits

We believe in rewarding our team with exceptional perks. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, or dinner provided for all shifts over 6 hours
• On-site parking
• Gym access & weekly swim session
• Complimentary stay after 1 years’ service
• 40% off spa products
• 25% off spa treatments
• Complimentary meals in each of our restaurants, once a year
• Special rate for Pride of Britain Hotels
• Discounted surf lessons
• Shared Gratuities: Gratuities are shared equally among the whole team, ensuring everyone is rewarded for their part in our success.