Function Floor Assistant

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Salary: Grade 3 + meals (£22,214 - £23,144 p.a. depending on experience)  

This role will be based on the university campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you committed to excellent customer service, action orientated and exude energy?  Do you enjoy working in a professional, demanding and fast-paced environment with multiple demands on your time?  Are you customer focussed and dedicated to providing an excellent service?

University Catering and Hospitality Services operates a range of retail catering across campus, and an extensive range of hospitality services. University House is the premium venue for our hospitality and fine dining services. 

University House is the focus for the hospitality and fine dining services offered by Great Food at Leeds. As a Function Floor Assistant you will be an integral part of a dedicated team, working to deliver impeccable customer service and an exceptional experience for our customers with an enthusiastic, reliable and confident approach. You will support the smooth operation of our suite of function and meeting rooms by ensuring that customer needs and our standards are met and are adhered to at all times. 

Although based on the Function Floor the post holder may be required to cover any areas of catering.  You may on occasion be required to deputise in the absence of managers across the catering portfolio.

This is a full time role working 35 hours each week and is normally worked 5 days over 7 between the hours of 7am and 11pm.  You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business including working in other Catering Services locations on campus if necessary and working weekends as and when required.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Chris Jenkins, Catering Operations Manager (Hospitality)

Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Facilities Directorate
School/Institute:  Catering Services
Category:  Operational Support
Grade:  Grade 3
Salary:  £22,214 to £23,144 per annum (plus meals)
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Friday 05 April 2024
Closing Date:  Friday 19 April 2024
Reference:  FDCAT1030
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