Restaurant & Bar Manager in Saint Ives

Restaurant & Bar Manager – Cornwall – Characterful Country Inn
We're recruiting a Restaurant & Bar Manager for a unique, characterful country inn in Cornwall, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on management role in a relaxed setting where great hospitality, a busy bar and quality food are all equally important.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.
This is a lovely place with plenty of personality, combining the atmosphere and charm of a traditional country inn with a much higher level of food and service than you'd typically associate with a pub. It's a popular destination with a loyal following, attracting a good mix of locals and visitors, and the operation gets particularly busy during the summer months.
The bar is a big part of the business, so we're particularly interested in someone with a strong bar background, although experience across both restaurant and bar operations would be ideal. You'll be joining an established management team, working alongside the General Manager and Assistant General Manager, with responsibility for making sure each shift runs smoothly and guests receive a genuinely good experience.
The team varies throughout the year depending on the season, generally sitting around 10–15 people. Service can be lively, particularly during the summer, with Sunday lunch regularly seeing around 100 covers over a three-hour period. It's an environment where you'll need to enjoy being visible, getting stuck in and keeping the team organised when things get busy.
Benefits:
Flexible working week, with the option of approximately 38–48 hours across five days
Salary adjusted to reflect agreed working hours
Additional tronc, currently around £2.50 per hour, varying seasonally
Private healthcare
Dental cover
Two weeks' full sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted gym memberships
We're looking for someone with previous experience in a Restaurant Manager, Bar Manager or similar supervisory role. A strong bar background would be particularly welcome, but someone who understands both sides of the operation would be ideal.
As Restaurant & Bar Manager you will:
Take responsibility for running shifts across the restaurant and bar
Lead, motivate and support the front-of-house team during service
Maintain high standards of guest service while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming
Oversee opening and closing duties, including cashing up and stock counts
Ensure the bar is well organised, properly stocked and ready for service
Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure food and service run smoothly together
Help manage busy periods, particularly weekends and throughout the summer season
Support the wider management team with the day-to-day running of the operation
Help train and develop team members, maintaining consistency and standards
Personality is important here. You'll be approachable, confident and naturally hospitable, with the ability to lead a team without being overly corporate or rigid. You should enjoy the character of a proper country inn, understand the importance of good service and be comfortable taking responsibility when the pressure is on.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work somewhere with real character, a strong sense of hospitality and a varied, hands-on management role. The setting is relaxed, but the standards are high, and we're looking for someone who can bring the personality, experience and enthusiasm to make a real contribution.
Please note that live-in accommodation is not available, so access to your own transport is important.
Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you'll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

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