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Meet our Bar Manager Simon

Growing up in the small market town of Dunstable in Bedfordshire, spending nearly every summer in Cornwall made moving here an easy decision for Simon. Starting off as Assistant Bar Manager, Simon has now been Bar Manager at The Alverton for just over a year.

How and why did you get started in hospitality?

I started out needing some extra pocket money for college, so I got a job at my local and never looked back. I've now been in hospitality for nearly 13 years!

What does your day-to-day look like?

Quite eclectic depending on the day of the week. Some days, it’s writing drinks menus or coming up with new cocktails with my amazing team. Other days, it’s all-out service for a wedding, and some days, it’s ordering drinks and meeting with reps. There is truly never a dull moment.

What's your drink recommendation when coming to The Alverton?

Either one of our fabulous signature cocktails or a bottle of Primitivo.

What is your favourite thing about your job?

Definitely all the wonderful people you meet, from staff to guests. People from all walks of life come here and it’s a joy to be able to look after them. Whether it’s a regular guest or someone visiting for the first time, the connections you forge and the smiles you see make it all worthwhile.

Why The Alverton?

Why not? We’ve got it all. Style, smiles and top-notch drinks. And having spent most summers down in Cornwall, staying here meant I could stay in a place which felt like a home away from home.

Three words to describe what Cornwall means to you?

Sunshine. Good times. Home from home.

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