Senior Food and Beverage Supervisor Hut 8

Are you passionate about the food and beverage industry and looking to join an award-winning team? 

If you are a motivated person that enjoys providing a high level of customer service, join our Hut 8 team at the University of Kent where you will have the chance to create unforgettable moments for students, foster a sense of community, contribute to the vibrant university experience and assist the Food and Beverage Manager in the day-to-day running of the outlet.

Hut 8 is great for fuelling late night study sessions, and is the place to go if you’re looking for delicious and convenient takeaway-style food.

Our menu offers tasty chicken, mouth-watering burgers, and our famous homemade pizzas!

Hut 8's spacious and relaxed vibe means it doubles as a great social hub. Relax on comfy sofas, savour tasty bites, and engage in friendly matches of table tennis and air hockey—all under one roof!

As Senior Food and Beverage Supervisor you can expect to be involved in:

Assisting the Food and Beverage Manager in the supervision of casual staff and the delivery of an efficient and high-quality bar/bistro service. Supervising the service of food and drink, plus all aspects of stock and cash control, you will work closely with kitchen colleagues and help to deliver a first-class dining experience.

You will need to remain calm and efficient, even in times of considerable pressure, and demonstrate good customer service skills. You will also ensure compliance with all aspects of health, safety and hygiene standards and adherence to the relevant legislation.

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

What will you bring to the role?

Experience of 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.

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy 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' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
•    excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
•    corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
•    retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred
•    on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets 
•    study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
•    support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
•    training and development opportunities at all levels
•    on-site parking

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CS-317-24.

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees.

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