Event Host

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Surrey is seeking a Catering and Events Supervisor to manage staffing and ensure high-quality service across campus catering outlets. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career progression in a vibrant environment, with full training provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality or customer service preferred.
• Passion for excellent service in a busy environment.
• Supervisory experience in catering beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Allocate staffing for events and ensure staff are in the right place.
• Lead, motivate, and train the team according to standards.
• Ensure food safety throughout events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Teamwork

Job description

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

The University of Surrey Campus Services Catering owns and manages its own in-house campus catering outlets and conference services.

The catering facilities include several restaurants, coffee shops, and bar services, serving a range of menu choices and beverage offerings, including all internal and external event catering. We currently have a Catering and Events Supervisor to support our internal and external event catering, which requires the role to work campus-wide. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who would like to progress further in their catering career.

Responsibilities

The Catering and Events Supervisor will support with allocating correct staffing for events, ensuring staff are in the right place at the right time, as well as leading, motivating, and training the team in line with our standards. The Event Host will be responsible for ensuring product standards are delivered in a timely, efficient manner, and to the correct quality and specification. They will also be responsible for food safety throughout the event.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for detail and organizational skills, capable of using their own initiative.
• Previous experience in hospitality or customer service is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

About You

This is a 7-day-a-week operation, with some evening work. We are looking for someone who has a passion for excellent service and enjoys working in a busy and vibrant environment. Some prior experience in a supervisory role within a catering setting would be beneficial, but full training will be provided.

How To Apply

Please apply with your CV on the University website.