Hospitality and Culinary Arts Coordinator

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023. 

We are the top University in the UK for Student Experience and for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Complete University Guide 2024 and University of the Year for Social Inclusion in the Daily Mail University Guide 2024. 

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success. 

*University status awarded in or after 1992 

The College  

The London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism is well-established and at the forefront of education within the field. The college is internationally respected as a provider of industry-relevant courses, and we regularly win accolades from major industry bodies. We work closely with local and regional employers though curriculum engagement and partnerships.  

The Role   

The college is looking for a highly effective Hospitality and Culinary Arts coordinator. This is a full-time appointment on an annualised contract of 1820 hours per year requiring a flexible approach to working hours in the busy Operations department.  

This role will be responsible for co-ordinating the operational delivery of the training restaurant and pillars restaurant within Lord Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London. This will include responsibility for:  

• Co-ordinating and deploying staff effectively. 
• Ensuring budgets are effectively managed. 
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety legislation, Health and Safety Legislation and licencing legislations. 
• Management of the EPOS system, including training all cash handlers and ensuring regulations are followed. 
• Actively manage and monitor the maintenance of all relevant contracts. 

Successful candidates must hold level 3 Food Hygiene certificate and hold proven experience in a similar level role.    

The candidate will also need to be dynamic and personable, display excellent communications skills, be professional well-presented and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels.   

You must be able to follow all training procedures and policies to meet the standards of cleanliness and hygiene required in line with Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations.  

This is an annualised hours contract and so commitment to flexible working times if essential. Specifically early mornings, evenings, and weekends as and when required.     

How to Apply  

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’, fill out the application form and upload a copy of your CV. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0   

Please email [email protected]   if you need any assistance with the application process. 

Additional Information   

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl   

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.   

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.  

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.     

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.