Food & Beverage Assistant

Food & Beverage Assistant - Mullion, Cornwall

Food & Beverage Assistant

Location: Poliurrian Hotel, Mullion, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Salary: £8.00 to £12.71 per Hour

Employment Type: Full-time & part-time hours available

About the Hotel

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 programme, introducing an exceptional new spa and vitality hydropool with a semi-retractable roof, enhanced leisure facilities, a 120-person function space, additional family suites, and an alfresco dining terrace. A newly designed kitchen sits at the centre of our culinary experience, driving an exciting and elevated food offering.

Polurrian offers a distinctive guest experience - from restorative spa escapes to memorable dining inspired by Mediterranean flavours and locally sourced ingredients. Whether guests visit for leisure, business, or family stays (four-legged companions included), our team creates the warm, welcoming atmosphere that defines the hotel.

With breathtaking coastal views, versatile gathering spaces, and a commitment to genuine hospitality, Polurrian on the Lizard is a destination where guests can truly relax, explore, and reconnect.

Aim of Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused Food & Beverage Assistant to join our friendly team. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences across our restaurant, bar, terrace, and event spaces.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Create a warm, personalised welcome for every guest
• Taking food and drink orders
• Serving meals and beverages efficiently and professionally
• Preparing and setting up restaurant and bar areas
• Maintaining cleanliness and presentational standards
• Handling payments and operating the till
• Supporting weddings, events, and private functions
• Delivering outstanding customer service at all times

What We're Looking For:

• Confidence in communication
• Customer service skills
• A warm, caring, and professional manner
• Previous hospitality experience (not essential)

• A positive, can do attitude
• Teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Passion for food, drink, and guest service
• Someone who enjoys learning and development

Why Join Us?

Become part of a luxury hospitality environment where guest experience, professionalism, and team spirit are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to grow your career while creating exceptional moments for our guests.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay plus gratuitorys
• Employee discounts on accommodation, food & drinks
• Training and development opportunities
• Stunning coastal working environment
• Friendly and supportive team culture

How to Apply

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional food and beverage service and want to be part of a dedicated luxury hospitality team in beautiful Cornwall, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.