Duty Supervisor

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading is seeking a Duty Supervisor to support the Food and Beverage Manager in the operation of front of house guest services across campus outlets. You will ensure services run legally, responsibly and financially viable while exceeding guest expectations.

You will have opportunities to participate in projects and specialise in areas, applying innovative thinking to improve services and guest experiences within a diverse campus setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal communication and numeracy skills.
• Good understanding of Campus Catering and Bar outlets in a University or equivalent setting.
• Basic understanding profit and loss accounts.

Responsibilities

• The Duty Supervisor will support the Food and Beverage Manager in the operation of front of house guest services, ensuring they run legally, responsibly & in a financially viable manner that meets and exceeds guest expectations.
• You’ll be given the opportunity to participate on various projects and/or specialise in a particular area, giving you the opportunity to apply innovative thinking to come up with creative solutions to issues and problems our services face.

Skills

Communication skills

Campus catering knowledge

P&L understanding

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

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Job details

Contractual hours 36

Basis Full time

Region South

Job category/type Ancillary and Operational Support, Manual

Interviews will be held: Monday 14th September 2026 (at Park House)

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website .

The Duty Supervisor will support the Food and Beverage Manager in the operation of front of house guest services, ensuring they run legally, responsibly & in a financially viable manner that meets and exceeds guest expectations.

You’ll be given the opportunity to participate on various projects and/or specialise in a particular area, giving you the opportunity to apply innovative thinking to come up with creative solutions to issues and problems our services face.

You will have :

• Excellent written, verbal communication and numeracy skills
• Good understanding of Campus Catering and Bar outlets in a University or equivalent setting
• Basic understanding profit and loss accounts

Contact: Jon Tierney – Food and Beverage Co-ordinator - [e-mail]

Alternative Contact: Talha Humji - Assistant Food and Beverage Manager - [e-mail]

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.