Polurrian on the Lizard
Food & Beverage Assistant Manager
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Food & Beverage Assistant Manager
Food & Beverage Assistant Manager - Mullion, Cornwall
Location: Mullion, Cornwall, United Kingdom Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per Annum Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Polurrian on the Lizard
Polurrian on the Lizard has welcomed guests for over a century, offering a true escape on Cornwall’s dramatic Southwest Coast. Perched above a secluded beach with direct access to the Southwest Coast Path, our 48-key independent hotel blends heritage, space, and relaxed luxury.
Now part of The Loxley Collection, the hotel is undergoing a £10 million investment program, introducing:
- An exceptional new spa and vitality hydro pool
- Semi-retractable roof leisure facilities
- A 120-person function space
- Additional family suites
- An alfresco dining terrace
A newly designed kitchen sits at the center of our culinary experience, driving an exciting, elevated food offering inspired by Mediterranean flavours and locally sourced ingredients. Whether guests visit for leisure, business, or family stays—(including pets)—our team fosters a warm, welcoming atmosphere that defines true Cornish hospitality.
With breathtaking coastal views, versatile gathering spaces, and a commitment to genuine hospitality, Polurrian on the Lizard is the destination where guests can relax, explore, and reconnect.
Role Overview
We are seeking a pro-active and engaging Food & Beverage Assistant Manager.
- Working closely with the Food & Beverage Operations Manager
- Deliver consistently high standards of hospitality within the department
- Oversee daily operations, supporting supervisors and ensuring efficient, friendly and professional service delivery
- Lead by visible example: running F&B services, supporting staff, and maintaining team presence
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Key Responsibilities
Operational Management:
- Coordinate services to ensure smooth, high-standard delivery with exceptional customer service
- Create and monitor staff scheduling, manage levels based on business needs
- Monitor wage control and efficiency, ensuring commercial accuracy
- Assist with reservation management, reviewing efficiency and service flow
- Maintain hospitality areas at the highest presentation standards
Team Leadership:
- Provide strong leadership, support colleagues, and foster a positive team culture
- Appraise staff performance, offering feedback for development
- Support staff training and ongoing professional growth
- Embed sustainable service practices across the team
Guest Experience & Events:
- Create a warm welcome for every guest, enhancing engagement
- Ensure compliance with standards and reliable operational delivery
- Manage and support events and large bookings, ensuring seamless execution
Development & Systems:
- Contribute to improving systems and operational practices
- Bring hands-on, pro-active problem-solving to daily challenges
Essential Requirements
- Outstanding communication & customer service, with a passion for service standards and guest engagement
- Impeccable presentation and sustained attention to detail
- Warm, professional, caring manner
- Flexibility to work business hours, weekends, and holidays
- Proven supervisory or management experience in hospitality or similar environments
- Ability to confidently run busy service areas
- Strong organisational skills, adept at scheduling and staff coordination
- A naturally leading personality who motivates, develops others, and excels as a team player
- Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
- Experience in hosting events and enacting a meticulous service plan
- Eagerness to work within a dynamic hospitality context
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Why Join Polurrian?
Be part of a truly exceptional hospitality environment where guests, team spirit, and professionalism drive everything. As an Assistant Manager, you’ll:
- Foster exceptional guest moments daily
- Develop your career with opportunities for growth
- Contribute to an investor-transformed vision for luxury travel in Cornwall
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (£30,000–£32,000) + performance-based gratuities
- Staff discounts on accommodation, dining, and beverages
- Career development paths within a thriving business
- A supportive leadership team
- The chance to work in one of Cornwall’s most stunning coastal locations
Next Steps
If you are passionate about hospitality, ready to step up your career, and eager to thrive in a highly supportive, visually inspiring, and challenging food & beverage environment, we want to hear from you.
Submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your motivations and suitability to: [application address or email would go here]
Join us in delivering the new gold standard of hospitality where each day brings fresh opportunities, stunning surroundings, and the meaningful experience of creating lasting guest memories.
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