Assistant Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

Cambridge College in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to act as shift leader across dining rooms, supervising staff and delivering exceptional food and beverage service for dining rooms, events and conferences.

The role is permanent with a salary of £32,000 per annum plus overtime and benefits. It offers a full-time schedule of around 40 hours with 25 days holiday, free meals on duty, uniform and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in hospitality venues.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support staff to maintain high service standards.
• Deliver high-quality food and beverage service to Fellows, students and guests.
• Oversee servery operations, stock control and ordering.
• Coordinate service for formal dining, conferences and events.
• Liaise with kitchen and Conference & Events teams.
• Support staff rotas, induction and training.
• Ensure food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH compliance.
• Manage bookings and billing details accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Tools

Till systems

Bookings management

IT basics

Job description

Reporting to the catering management team, the Assistant Manager in Cambridge will act as shift leader across a prestigious historic college, supervising staff to deliver consistent food and beverage service in dining rooms, at formal events, conferences and functions. This permanent post, with a salary of £32,000 per annum plus overtime and company benefits, suits a hospitality professional with proven supervisory experience. Key duties include coordinating daily operations, upholding service standards, supporting team training and ensuring smooth delivery during busy periods. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills are essential, alongside a commitment to exceptional customer care. Applicants should demonstrate reliability, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities calmly. Assistant Manager Cambridgeandnbsp; andpound;32,000 per annum + Overtimeandnbsp; Excellent Benefits 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 andamp; 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 and Benefits

• Salary andamp; Benefits andpound;32,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Full-time role averaging 40 hours per week plus paid overtime
• 25 days'' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Uniform provided
• On-site parking, subject to availability
• Pension scheme

If you are an experienced hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you.

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