Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering exceptional, refined hospitality?
Do you thrive in an elegant, fast‑paced dining environment where excellence is the norm?
Are you ready to inspire a team and create unforgettable guest experiences in a serene coastal setting?
What do we want
We’re looking for a confident, experienced and motivated Restaurant Team Leader to help bring the Scarlet dining experience to life. You’ll be warm, composed and consistently professional — leading by example to deliver outstanding service across our restaurant, bar and intimate events spaces.
As a key presence in our guest journey, you’ll ensure every guest enjoys a seamless, tranquil and memorable experience from the moment they arrive. You’ll support, train and develop the team while upholding the highest standards of service, presentation and operational excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who is hands‑on, organised and passionate about luxury hospitality, with a desire to grow and to nurture the development of those around them.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Deliver exceptional hospitality and maintain consistently high service standards
- Lead, support and motivate the Restaurant and Bar team throughout service
- Provide training on product knowledge, wine pairings and service standards
- Contribute to the positive financial performance of Food & Beverage operations
- Train, mentor and evaluate team members to ensure consistent, high‑quality performance
- Maintain impeccable standards of quality control, hygiene, health & safety and cellar management
- Ensure smooth, elegant service through clear communication with the kitchen and wider teams
- Support meetings and events operations where required
- Foster a collaborative, positive and professional team environment
- Demonstrate a genuine passion for hospitality, creating memorable experiences for guests and colleagues
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within hospitality
- Experience in restaurant, bar or hotel food & beverage operations
- Strong understanding of luxury service standards and guest experience
- Knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene practices
Key Skills
- Strong leadership and team development abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with strong problem‑solving abilities
- Calm, confident and effective under pressure
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high standards
- Self‑motivated with a positive, can‑do attitude
- Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable, refined experiences
What we offer
As a family‑owned, independent Cornish business, we value every member of our talented team. We offer a range of benefits that reflect our commitment to making our hotels exceptional places to work:
- £28,683 per annum + tips (based on a 40‑hour working week)
- A people‑centric working environment
- Learning and internal career progression opportunities
- Permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
- Long service scheme — enjoy a free stay at Bedruthan after your first year
- Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, plus discounts across hotel services
- Local partnership discounts
- Health Shield Healthcare Plan
- Temporary on‑site team accommodation available
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Performance Boost Scheme - The more you bring to the role, the more opportunity there is to earn. We recognise team members who deliver great guest experiences, are willing to learn across different roles, and regularly support other teams. For eligible team members, this can mean the opportunity to earn more on top of base pay.
Perched on the dramatic clifftops of North Cornwall, Scarlet and Bedruthan have long been pioneers in thoughtful, sustainable hospitality — setting the standard for exceptional experiences and refined service. When you join us, you become part of one of the UK’s most inspiring independent hospitality companies.
This isn’t simply a job — it’s the place you want to be.
**AGENCIES: We’re not working with recruitment agencies on this role and thank you for thinking of us. Any unsolicited CVs will be treated as direct applications, and agency fees will not be due.**
