Hospitality Assistant

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 22,500 - 27,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Kirklees College is looking for a Hospitality Assistant based at the Waterfront Campus in Huddersfield. The role involves planning and delivering excellent hospitality and conference services, requiring strong customer service skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients.

Key responsibilities include setting up conference rooms, liaising with clients, and serving food and drink. A Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate is desirable. The role offers a chance to be part of a supportive team committed to continuous improvement and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Experience of serving food and drink, ideally in an event and conference setting.
• Current Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate the college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Setting of conference rooms and event spaces.
• Liaising with clients to understand event needs.
• Delivery and service of food and drink.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Experience serving food and drink

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Knowledge of food safety

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Job Reference: ATR92611

Application deadline: 19/07/2026

Salary: £25,878.00 - £25,878.00

Job Description

Job Title: Hospitality Assistant

Salary: Pro rata £15,013.70 (FTE £25,878)

Location: Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year: 25 hours, 38 weeks per year

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

The role of Hospitality Assistant is based at our Waterfront Campus in Huddersfield. Working as part of the Catering Team and with the support of the Catering Team Leader, your focus will be on the planning for and delivery of excellent hospitality and conference services. Excellent customer service skills are integral to the role. You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to engage with clients, young people and staff alike and be able to clearly demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Your key responsibilities will be the setting of conference rooms and event spaces, liaising with clients to understand their event needs and delivery and service of food and drink. Working sometimes alone, initiative and decision‑making skills are integral to the role. You must be able to plan and prioritise multiple tasks.

It is essential that you can demonstrate experience of serving food and drink, ideally in an event and or conference setting, delivering quality at all times. A current Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate is desirable along with working knowledge of allergens and food safety.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Term time only staff who start mid year will have their initial salary payments calculated based on actual weeks worked and the number of pay dates between the beginning of employment and the end of the academic year.

Closing Date: 19th July 2026 (11:59pm)

We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work‑life balance and wellbeing of our workforce.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work‑life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.