Events Bar and Waiting Assistant – Watergate Bay Hotel
We’re here to share the joy of Watergate Bay for everyone, now and for the future.
That means doing everything we can to make sure our team, guests and planet stay happy through the moments we create and the impact we have.
Through proper hospitality, active relaxation and thoughtful experiences, we create the time and space for guests and teams to feel their best. Everything we do is rooted in warmth, confidence and care — with sustainability and community firmly at our heart.
Dedicated, loyal guests who love what we do. A committed team with a shared outlook. An attention to detail that pushes us to excel. A deep, instinctive care for the environment around us. It’s what sets Watergate Bay apart.
Our Events Bar and Waiting Assistant role
Make the most of your summer and join us as our Events Food and Beverage Assistant. You’ll work across multiple departments, playing a key role in bringing our vibrant Summer Events programme to life.
Every day is different, and you’ll enjoy a summer packed with fun, activity, and unforgettable moments, alongside free surf lessons, discounted food and hotel stays, and more. You’ll play a key role in creating a seamless, enjoyable experience for our guests by balancing speed, precision and care, even at our busiest moments.
This is a seasonal position, offered on a zero-hour basis, giving you the flexibility to enjoy everything Watergate Bay Hotel has to offer.
In this position, you’ll work across several areas of the hotel, picking up a great mix of hospitality skills along the way. Core areas include:
In our Pizza Cabin, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, high-energy environment delivering consistently great food. You’ll take orders and process payments, as well as serving drinks, cash up, and assist team with stock and restocking.
Right on the beach, you’ll operate our ice cream cart by selling ice creams, processing payments, restocking supplies, and cashing up at the end of the day. You’ll also keep team informed when more stock is needed.
Each year we deliver a programme of Beach Events ranging from Beach Suppers to summer socials and community events. As part of our programme, you’ll look after our guests, support our team with setting up, and serve our food and drinks.
The Living Space and The Beach Hut
Finally, you’ll support our teams in The Living Space and The Beach Hut as either a Runner or Bar and Waiting Assistant (please note you’ll need to be over 18 to sell and serve alcohol). Your main responsibilities will be:
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Washing dishes and cutlery, making sure all areas have enough to use (this will include using our dishwashers).
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Polishing cutlery.
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Washing and polishing glasses.
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Cleaning and sanitising our kitchens and back of house areas.
What you’ll be sharing with us
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Motivated and ready to contribute wherever needed
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Proactive and eager to support the team
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Energetic and committed to keeping operations running smoothly
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Confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
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Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to use your initiative
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Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends
Full days. Fresh skills. New memories. Embrace the unexpected with a summer at Watergate Bay. You’ll work alongside a team of like-minded, passionate people, and when your shift is over, you can embrace the elements with our free surf hire and lessons.
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A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – at one of the UK’s most striking beaches
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A welcoming team, eager to support and encourage each other
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Free surf lessons, surfboards and wetsuits hire from Wavehunters
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Special rates for you and your friends and family to stay at the hotel
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Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
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Discounts for you and your friends and family at: Zacry’s, The Beach Hut, and Living Space Restaurants.
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Team discount at our Cubs coffeeshops
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Team discounts at Shop on the Beach and other partner businesses
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Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances
Working at Watergate Bay Hotel isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to help create something that really matters. Now and for generations to come. Apply now to join us as our Events Bar and Waiting Assistant.
