Location: Canterbury
Salary: £21,630 to £23,144 per annum
Grade: Grade 4
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Monday 19 December 2022
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 08 January 2023 (unless otherwise stated)
Reference: CS-251-22

Are you passionate about the food and beverage industry and would like to join an award-winning team? We are looking for a motivated individual that enjoys providing a high level of service to join our food and beverage team at the University of Kent.

With 12 different outlets on our beautiful campus, you will have access to a diverse experience with a range of development opportunities.

Rewarding your contribution

You will enjoy a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing, along with a range of great staff benefits including:

a 35-hour working week on a Monday to Sunday rota, regular overtime during busy periods (up to 48 hours per week)

43 days paid leave including paid time off when we are closed over Christmas and the New Year, a rarity in catering!

an excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions

study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts

on-site parking

For further information on our staff benefits please go to https://staff.kent.ac.uk/employment/benefits

What will you be doing?

You will supervise and assist the Food and Beverage Manager in the supervision of casual staff and delivery of an efficient and high-quality bar/bistro service, leading on all aspects of stock and cash control and the administration of it, supervising the service of food and drink, and working closely with kitchen colleagues to deliver a first-class dining experience.

Ensure the compliance with all aspects of health, safety and hygiene standards and the adherence to the relevant legislation.

You will need to remain calm and efficient, even in times of considerable pressure, and demonstrate good customer service skills.

What we are looking for in the right candidate:

• Food Hygiene Certificate

• Supervising bar and catering staff in a high-volume environment

• Excellent customer service skills

• Willingness to work flexibly

• Health and safety/risk assessment knowledge

• Creating rota patterns, organising work schedules experience

• Knowledge and experience of EPOS and stock management systems

For further detail and key accountabilities of a Senior Food and Beverage Supervisor, please take a look at the job description.

Meet your team

Your new role is part of Commercial Services where we provide student accommodation for over 6,500 students, housekeeping, catering, bar, reception, conference and events services across our Canterbury and Medway campuses.

If you would rather talk to our catering team about this terrific opportunity, then please either email catering@kent.ac.uk or call 01227 827164

No agencies, thank you.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties. Your application should clearly address the essential and desirable requirements of the Person Specification, this is how your application is scored. You should provide clear evidence and examples in your application which back-up any assertions you make in relation to each criterion. You can also upload your CV.

The University of Kent has a multi-cultural and diverse environment and is committed to developing a working and learning culture that encompasses dignity, respect and consideration for all. All members of the University community have a responsibility to create an environment which is free from harassment, bullying, unlawful discrimination and victimisation.