Assistant Butler

Description:

We are looking for a dynamic, professional and experienced Food Service Assistant (Assistant Butler) to join our team on the start of this exciting journey.

BENEFITS: 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), uniform, car parking, meals on shift, pension scheme, medical cashback scheme.

Job summary:

The Assistant Butler is one of the small and friendly team of Butlers who primarily provides a range of meal services throughout the year. The role is therefore a varied and interesting one, requiring a meticulous, practical, hands-on approach. At certain times the Assistant Butler will be responsible for the management of a small team of casual Service Staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide the highest level of practical food and drink service to the Fellows, students, and to all other events taking place in the College.

• To maintain the standards, traditions and ambience of the dining areas and function rooms in the College.

• To prioritise and complete daily tasks in an efficient manner.

• To set and clear dining rooms for use, as required.

• To undertake the day-to-day running of food service to those using the Servery, and at times, supervise casual service staff in this area.

• To assist, as required, in the timely ordering and management of provisions for the Servery.

• To supervise the smooth service of Formal Hall and direct the casual waiting staff as required.

• To develop a basic working knowledge of the Formal Hall booking system and till system.

• To assist in the care and safe keeping of the College silver.

• To assist in the recording of internal College charges.

• To assist in the preparation of conference rooms, and the service of refreshments to conference delegates, and when required to provide AV / IT support at a basic level.

• From time to time the post holder may be asked by the College to perform any other duties appropriate to this post.

Environmental Health:

• To adhere to health and safety and food hygiene regulations and procedures.

• To report possible hazards and/or equipment failures and accidents to the Catering Manager.

• To observe COSHH regulations and risk assessments, as required.

• To be responsible for the hygienic maintenance of all work environs within the College.

Hours of Work

• The post is full-time. You will follow a fixed and planned rota which provides a range of different shifts, including many straight shifts. The rotas are worked over a two-week basis (80 hours over two weeks, including meal breaks) and you have a set day off every week and will work alternate weekends on and off.

There will be some scope to earn overtime, when the need arises. We pay overtime at time and a half ordinarily, and at double time for a Bank Holiday, or offer the option to take this as lieu time instead.

Conclusion:

In sum, this role offers a stimulating and rewarding environment that's fast-paced and challenging. You will need to hit the ground running, so if you're able to demonstrate sound decision making and judgement under pressure and have excellent organisational and time management skills, with experience of working within a high education/contract catering establishment, you'll find ample room for growth and progression here. Join us on this journey of professional development and achievement