Assistant Bar Manager

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

The University of Surrey Campus Services Catering owns and manages its own inhouse campus catering outlets and conference services.  

The catering facilities include several restaurants, coffee shops, and bar services, serving a range of menu choices and beverage offerings, including all internal and external event catering. We currently have an Assistant Manager vacancy at our Wates House Bar.

Wates House is one of our busiest catering outlets: it is open for 12-14 hours a day, Monday to Sunday. It offers a range of quality drinks, foods and events, throughout the year. The post is vital in ensuring we deliver high standards of service, driven by an individual who is creative, works on their own initiative, and is capable of managing a large group of people.

About you

As part of the Wates House Team and under the guidance of the Trade Licenses Manager, this role has responsibility for the operational day-to-day management of the Wates House Student Bar, including short term operational priorities and proposing / implementing improvements to current working methods to achieve objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational compliance with food safety and health and safety procedures, management of staff rotas, and placing orders for the bar. 

This position will be responsible for staff training, ensuring efficient, engaging, and friendly customer service, and motivating a team of individuals to deliver excellent service. This is a busy, fast paced environment. This position will manage a robust, creative, and successful catering operation on a 7 day a week schedule. 

What we can offer

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere, and plentiful development opportunities we also offer:

• 35 days holiday (20 days annual leave + 7 University Closure Days + Bank Holidays
• Additional day of leave per year of service for 5 years
• Highly competitive pension
• Relevant training and development
• On-site discounted nursery/childcare
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Discounted Surrey Sports Park membership

How to apply

To apply please upload your CV and a cover letter. 

Please contact Colette Field for further information via c.field@surrey.ac.uk 

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. We therefore particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Please note this position will be employed by Operate Surrey Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Surrey.

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