Meet the team

We are a passionate team that values hard work, variety in our day to day, laughter and friendship. Both inside and outside of work, we are here to support and learn from one another so that we can make the most of every opportunity that is thrown our way. 


Striking the right balance between work and play, we have social events throughout the year and encourage all team members to make the most of our online training portal with over 600 different courses. Who said you can’t develop your career whilst enjoying life alongside?

“I think we do lots of brilliantly creative things like the
12 trees of Christmas and lots of new ideas like our artist in
residence programme – which brings lots of different
creatives together to be inspired by our location”.


- Heidi, Group Head of Marketing

Friends for life

Whether you’re learning new skills from your teammates or walking the coastal path into Newquay together, epic memories and lifelong friends are made at Watergate Bay. If you think you could thrive in a place that’s driven by purpose and passion with a team that puts others first, then you could be our kind of person.

Christina Knight, F&B manager

Christina has worked at the hotel since she was young, with a short break in between to trail working in an office. It didn’t take long to realise that the typical 9-5 wasn’t for her and that hospitality and people were her true passion. Now, she couldn’t see herself doing anything else!. No matter what, Christina always treats guests with a smile and loves that no day is the same.

Vilma Baikauskiene, Head housekeeper

Vilma has been working in hospitality for around 17 years, starting as a housekeeper and working her way up to head housekeeper. She loves to imagine being in the guests’ shoes to ensure everything is set up and ready to give that unforgettable first impression. The room is one of the first experiences the guests have and that initial walk in can be a lasting memory. While guests are with us the hotel is their home away from home, so making sure they feel comfortable is essential.

Neil Haydock, Executive head chef

Neil has a passion for food and Cornwall’s local produce. He loves creating new dishes based on what seasonal produce is available and thrives on the buzz of cooking for our guests. He aspires to provide them with a relaxing experience where they can enjoy incredible food with hard to beat views of the bay.


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Team Socials 

We want all of our team to feel connected to the community and culture we’ve created here at the Bay.


We want our socials to be a reflection of our core values:

we care, we notice, we change


Don’t forget to follow, share and tag us in your content! #watergatebayteam



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