Within the Catering Services department, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual who wishes to develop both their staff management and customer service skills within a food service environment.
The Role Holder (RD) will ideally have experience working within a restaurant or dining environment, with experience in managing staff, food production and stock ordering/ management.
Good people and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to motivate a team to deliver excellence in food quality, presentation, and service.
Experience from different catering operations is desirable, as is the ability to work within and coach teams and individuals.
Knowledge of HACCP and practical application of Health and Safety in the workplace are essential, as is attention to detail and commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays.
• A working week of 36.25 hours and working approximately one weekend out of three (not always guaranteed).
• Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A range of family friendly policies.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services.
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programs for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Mark Nixon, email: mn35@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 467015.
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
This post will/may be primarily based within the main town of St Andrews.
Closing Date: 28/02/2025
We encourage applicants to apply online at however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 462571 for an application pack.
Please quote ref: RM1239RH
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