Bar & Catering Assistant

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity at Birkbeck, University of London for a Bar and Catering Assistant. Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution with a unique tradition of providing higher education to people in work. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team and contribute to our mission.

As a Bar and Catering Assistant, you will be:

• Responsible for providing excellent customer service while preparing food and beverages
• Ensuring the smooth running of the Bar
• Providing a full range of Bar and hospitality service at events/ receptions both in the Bar and across the College
• Maintaining the highest standards of customer care on every shift
• Assisting in stock control, reducing waste and driving sales
• Actively taking part in team communication and promoting good teamwork.

The ideal candidate for the Bar and Catering Assistant role would have:

• Experience with supporting and setting up event spaces
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and legislative protocols
• Good IT skills, particularly experience with using EPOS (Electronic point of sale)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Bar Staff, Catering Assistant, Hospitality Assistant, Food and Beverage Assistant or Customer Service Assistant, this Bar and Catering Assistant role at Birkbeck, University of London, could be the perfect fit for you.

Remuneration

Annual salary of £14,488 rising to £15,009 (actual), (57% FTE) (£25,418-£26,332 pro-rata, FTE) Grade 2 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Terms and Conditions

Permanent contract, part-time (20 hours a week, 0.57) Monday - Friday 7.30-11.30am term time only. Please submit a CV for consideration. Closing date: 12 May 2024, interview date: 14 May 2024 via Birkbeck's Open Day.

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please click on the apply button or contact Matthew Rose, F&B Operations Manager, at matthew.rose@bbk.ac.uk for more information.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer Scheme.

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