Head of Catering

We seek a talented individual to lead our Catering Department. 

The Head of Catering is responsible for all aspects of Catering services with a strong focus on support to the College community. Dining together is at the heart of College life and the residential experience. Feasts and formal dinners mark all major College events, from Matriculation to Graduation. Many College activities, from informal gatherings to concerts, involve a catered element.

Set on the banks of the River Cam, the College’s main site includes a coffee shop and bar as well as the historic dining hall, a combination room for Fellows, a lecture theatre and multiple other meeting and dining rooms.  The College has around 700 student rooms, 12 guest rooms, and living accommodation available to Fellows.

Term-time dining for College Fellows, staff and students features a combination of self service and served meals, as well as dedicated fine dining services throughout the year.

Out of term, the Department supports academic conferences and events, and delivers a wide range of services for conferencing partners, summer residential programmes, and weddings.

The department has a significant annual turnover with income from a mixture of charges to external partners and subsidized fees for the College community. Functions range from intimate dinners to large scale feasts and buffets. Students are provided with a daily cafeteria service which is affordable, environmentally sustainable, good value and offers a varied and healthy diet.

The catering and conference team is made up of around 50 staff.  This includes a team of chefs and kitchen porters, a front of house team, a café and bar team and the conferencing team. The College has one large catering kitchen with a servery open year-round.

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack.