Assistant Butler

Assistant Butler (Food Service Assistant)
Permanent, Full-time
GBP25,286 to GBP27,370 pa (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits, with a fixed rota pattern and fixed days off
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to join the Front of House Team within the Catering Department of a Prestige Cambridge University College. We welcome applications from people seeking a career in food service as full training will be given.
As an Assistant Butler your responsibilities will be the following:

• To provide the highest level of practical food and drink service to the Fellows and students at a Cambridge University, 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.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual holiday (plus Bank Holidays). The College kitchens are closed entirely at Christmas and Easter, leaving you 15 days to be taken throughout the year.

• A free meal when on duty.

• Free uniform

• Car parking (whilst on duty)

• Use of the College gym.

• We also offer Medicash, which is a medical cashback scheme which offers money back for health-related costs, e.g. dentists, opticians, prescriptions. There is also a discount scheme within this giving discount off shopping, cinema tickets, utilities, and travel.

• The College offers a pension scheme to eligible employees, after 3 months completed service. The scheme is the Cambridge Colleges Group Personal Pension Scheme (CCGPPS) with Aviva.

How to Apply
If you're interested in a unique opportunity, please contact Interaction Recruitment - Priyanca Barot on (phone number removed) or please send an up-to-date CV to (url removed) (Assistant Butler/Food service assistant/Catering Department)