Food & Beverage Assistant (Full Time)University

About the role

This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter Bonus* (£1,000) and Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*.

The University Hospitality Department provides catering to students, staff and external customers throughout the academic year and during the summer months. There are numerous outlets run by the Hospitality Department offering a range of dining and beverage options.

The West Hospitality team has two vacancies for Food & Beverage Assistants within our catering operation. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the catering operation and deliver a consistently high standard of customer service. Key duties include taking customer orders, serving food and drink, operating tills, stocking food stations, and assisting with cleaning and clearing tables and catering areas

The role includes early morning, evening and weekend working on a 5 out of 7 days per week contract (36.5 hours per week).  The weekly shift pattern consists of straight shifts only, no split shifts.

Training and uniforms are provided, and there are opportunities for development and progression within the department.

To know more about the department please see Working in Campus Services

About you

You will bring :

Strong customer service skills in a customer-focused environment.

A professional, calm and organised approach during busy periods.

The ability to work well as part of a team.

Reliability, flexibility and adaptability.

Availability for daytime shifts, particularly weekday lunchtimes.

Previous hospitality experience is desirable.

Further information

This is a full-time, permanent position working 36.5 hours per week.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Stevens, Deputy Hospitality Operations Manager on [email protected], however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.

Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, we can offer you a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.

This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a university staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying, that you select ‘Referred by current member of staff’ or note their name when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?'. The referrer must be noted at time of application to be considered.

*Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.

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