Technician – Hospitality

Richmond upon Thames College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Richmond upon Thames College is seeking a Hospitality Technician who is passionate about catering and can raise achievement by motivating, challenging and inspiring our students. Working as part of a team you will provide guidance and support to ensure the Business and Service Industries department can contribute to the success rates of the college overall.

The successful candidate will supervise and assist students in the catering kitchen and provide comprehensive day-to-day support to the

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and kitchen supervision.
• Commitment to supporting learners and raising achievement.
• Willingness to work term-time hours and 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the catering team.
• Supervise and assist students in the catering kitchen.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise attainment.

Skills

Catering experience

Team supervision

Job description

Salary: £17,063Actual salary per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Hours: 25 hours per week (term time based, 39 weeks per year)

ContractType: Permanent contract

PostType: Part Time

ClosingDate: Sunday 04 October 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: 100013

We are seeking a Hospitality Technician who is passionate about catering and can raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students. Working as part of a team to provide guidance and support to ensure the Business and Service Industries department can contribute to the success rates of the college overall. Using your industry experience to provide a vision for success and progression for our learners.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and a committed technician who can provide comprehensive day to day support to the catering team and to supervise and assist students in the catering kitchen.

Richmond upon Thames College is part of the Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College Group (HRUC) and is one of London’s most successful Further Education Colleges providing education and training to 16-19 year old’s and adults from across Richmond, London and Surrey, for over 80 years. We have opened a new building in 2020 and a brand-new technology-focused STEM Centre in 2024.

This exciting and innovative new learning environment is located within the grounds of the current college site, so remains convenient for public transport links – it is adjacent to the A316 and just a short walk from Twickenham rail station and a number of regular London bus routes.

Please note: for individuals who start a term time only role after 1st September, the salary will be pro-rated from the start date to the end of this academic year (31st August 2026). This ensures that the correct entitlement to pay and holiday pay relative to the portion of the year worked.

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks: HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

Where references are taken up by the College, it is our policy not to disclose references to candidates.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders: Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex-offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.