Assistant Manager

Berkeley Scott; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

On-site parking, subject to availabil

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in Cambridge seeks an experienced Assistant Manager/Supervisor to lead hospitality operations across dining rooms, events and conferences.

You will supervise staff, ensure high standards of food and beverage service, manage the servery, coordinate bookings and liaise with kitchen teams, with some evenings and weekends required. Competitive salary with benefits to support career growth within a historic college environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in hotels/venues/restaurants/private members clubs.
• Excellent F&B service knowledge and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support staff to maintain exceptional service standards.
• Deliver high-quality F&B service to Fellows, Students and guests.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Servery, including stock control and ordering.
• Coordinate service requirements for formal dining, conferences and events.
• Liaise closely with kitchen and Conference & Events teams.
• Support staff rotas, induction and training.
• Ensure food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food & beverage service knowledge

Communication & team leadership

Tools

Booking systems

Till systems

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Asistant Manager/Supervisor to join the catering and hospitality team at a prestigious historic Cambridge College.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional hospitality individual with strong supervisory experience to play a key role in delivering exceptional food and beverage service across the College's dining rooms, formal events, conferences and functions.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you will act as a shift leader, supervising Staff while taking day-to-day responsibility for the smooth and efficient delivery of food and drink service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supervising and supporting Staff to maintain exceptional service standards
• Delivering high-quality food and beverage service to Fellows, Students and guests
• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Servery, including stock control and ordering
• Coordinating service requirements for formal dining, conferences and events
• Liaising closely with the kitchen and Conference & Events teams
• Supporting staff rotas, induction and training
• Ensuring excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH compliance
• Managing bookings, service details and billing information accurately

The Person

We are looking for a calm, professional and highly organised hospitality professional with supervisory experience in hotels/venues/restaurants/private members clubs

• Excellent food and beverage service knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding standards
• The ability to remain calm, efficient and positive under pressure
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens and special dietary requirements
• Basic IT skills and the ability to manage bookings and till systems
• Flexibility to work a shift pattern including some evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

Salary & Benefits

£32,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Free meals whilst on duty
• Uniform provided
• On-site parking, subject to availability

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