Associate Lecturer - Hospitality Front of House (Maternity Cover)

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Exeter seeks a dynamic Front of House professional to join their hospitality team. You'll teach students in a real-world setting, preparing them for success in the hospitality industry. Ideal candidates will have managerial front of house experience and a passion for education. This role offers excellent working conditions and the chance to make a significant impact on students' careers.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

Extensive professional development

Opportunity to shape hospitality programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managerial front of house roles.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for education and student success.
• Ability to bring energy, creativity, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in front of house operations.
• Support learners in practical assessments.
• Collaborate with kitchen and hospitality teams.
• Mentor students to develop industry-ready skills.
• Contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Customer service

Front of house operations

Teaching

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and shaping the future of the hospitality industry? We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Front of House professional to join our vibrant hospitality team, where you’ll play a key role in preparing students for real-world success in restaurants, hotels, and event venues. You’ll be teaching in a truly exceptional setting—our award-winning AA Rosette @34 restaurant, where students gain hands-on experience delivering fine dining service to the public. It’s not just a classroom, it’s a live hospitality environment that sets the standard for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging, hands-on lessons in front of house operations, customer service, and hospitality standards
• Supporting learners across Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications, including practical assessments and theory-based modules
• Collaborating with kitchen and hospitality teams to run our AA rosette @34 restaurant
• Mentoring and motivating students to develop confidence, professionalism, and industry-ready skills
• Contributing to curriculum development and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in managerial front of house roles
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for education and student success
• Ability to bring energy, creativity, and professionalism to the classroom

Why join us?

• Be part of a successful, forward-thinking team that values collaboration
• Enjoy excellent working conditions and extensive professional development
• Make a lasting impact in a college that champions innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to shape innovative hospitality programmes

About Us

Our Hospitality, Hair and Beauty faculty is based within the Laurence Building at our Hele Road campus, close to the heart of the city centre, just a few minutes’ walk from Exeter St. David’s and Exeter Central Stations. We have exceptional commercial facilities to include the @34 AA rosette Restaurant, three commercial hairdressing/barbering salons, four beauty therapy clinics and a Spa. We welcome applicants who can support our continued vision of collaboration across courses and with our industry partners and employers.

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you. Please note that successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 12th October 2025. Interviews will be held in Exeter on the morning of Monday 20th October 2025. No CVs or agencies please. Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education).

If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.