It might not feel like it right now but summer is on the way and if you fancy spending sunnier days working by the beach in Cornwall, now is the time to get looking. Whether you're looking to start a new career or earn a bit of extra cash during the summer season, there's something for everyone.
From welcoming guests and booking reservations at a luxury hotel to managing a team at a beachside bar and restaurant, there are plenty of great opportunities to soak up some of the best views Cornwall has to offer while earning a pay check.
We've had a look at jobs website Indeed and complied a list below of some of the jobs currently up for grabs at venues with a backdrop of the stunning Cornish coastline. We've tried to compile a good range of hours and pay grades too - all so you don't have to go on the hunt.
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Chef - Great Western Beach Surf Café
Location:Newquay
Description: In this role, you'll be working alongside the head chef preparing daytime dishes such as toasties, loaded fries, salads and nachos. You'll also be covering the head chef on their days off, so you must be able to work independently. Experience is necessary but training will be provided.
Pay: £13 - £15 an hour
Kitchen Porter- Watergate Bay Hotel
Location: Newquay
Description: As a kitchen porter, you'll help maintain a clean and organised kitchen. From washing and sanitising dishes to keeping the kitchen tidy, your contributions will ensure a smooth operation that everyone can take pride in. But it's not all about cleaning and organization. As a team player, you'll assist the chefs with ingredient preparation, handle deliveries, and support various kitchen tasks.
Pay: £11.75 an hour
Assistant Housekeeper- Millendreath Beach Resort
Location:Looe
Description: The housekeeping team at Millendreath Beach Resort is looking for housekeeping assistants, ready for the busy summer season. The candidates will become part of a driven dynamic team who are naturally willing to exceed guests' expectations and enhance holiday experiences.
Pay: £12.50 an hour
Receptionist- Esplanade Hotel
Location: Newquay
Description: Some of the main responsibilities of this role include: ensuring all guests receive a warm welcome and are treated to the up most hospitality, following all hotel policies regarding reservations, sales, check in and check out procedures, promoting additional products and services within the hotel and group brand, replenishing stock in department areas, and supporting the reservations team with bookings.
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House Host- Watergate Bay Hotel
Location: Newquay
Description: Some of the main duties of the role include: assisting with all aspects of a guest’s stay, from booking meals and treatments to helping with luggage and dealing with any queries or concerns, working back of house as part of the guest services team, checking guests in and out, and hosting the swim club and ensuring pool area is clean and tidy.
Pay: £23,888 a year
Front of House Staff - Driftwood Spars
Location:St Agnes
Description: The team at Driftwood Spars are looking for a hard working, enthusiastic person to take care of their customers. High standards of cleanliness and excellent customer service skills are essential for the role and candidates need to be barista trained.
Pay: £10.18 - £10.42 an hour
Hotel Receptionist- Falmouth Hotel
Location:Falmouth
Description: Reporting to the reception manager or supervisor, some of your main duties and responsibilities will be: to assist in the smooth operation of all areas of the reception department, to check guests in and out and process payments accurately, to verify reservations through the reservation system, to be responsible for taking reservations for guests over phone, via emails, or walk ins, and to inform guests of amenities available as well as pertinent hotel information at all times.
Pay: £11.44 an hour
Assistant Restaurant Manager- The Unicorn on the Beach
Location: Porthtowan, near Truro
Description: The Unicorn on the Beach is looking for floor managers to join its front of house restaurant ream on either a seasonal or permanent basis. Its managers ideally hold at least three years experience in a similar management/ supervision role and have the ability to be cross trained.
Pay: From £26,000 a year