Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Create a rewarding career.
Doing things differently.
Head of Hospitality and Catering
£63,702 – £71,052 annually (pro rata)
“We retain the right to close this vacancy before the given closing date if we receive sufficient applications or in order to meet business requirements. To prevent missing out on an opportunity to apply, please send your application as soon as possible.
About the Role
As Head of Hospitality and Catering, you will oversee a large organisation that spans four campuses. Your responsibilities include managing a large number of retail outlets as well as a diverse portfolio of internal and external events, delegate conferences, day meetings, dinners, and reputational events like as Open Days, Graduation Ceremonies, and University Executive Team-led events.
This position requires an imaginative senior leader who is passionate about providing sustainable, high-quality offerings with great service standards. The capacity to develop and maintain good connections with internal and external stakeholders is critical.
The ideal applicant will have prior experience in a senior catering management job, a commitment to high service standards, demonstrable leadership, and great customer attention, as well as effective communication skills at all levels. Previous experience managing big teams and operations within a complex, multisite organisation, as well as awareness of industry trends, is required. Finally, you must demonstrate strong financial expertise, a passion for providing excellent food and service, and strict adherence to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures.
Join us in creating a vibrant and efficient Hospitality & Catering service that meets the different demands of our students, staff, and guests.
For additional information, please see the position profile. We will still examine applications even if you do not satisfy all of the standards, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t exactly match them.
About Us:
Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university known for its creativity, diversity, and willingness to do things differently.
Our Campus Services team works tirelessly behind the scenes to help our students. Your involvement is important, whether you’re protecting our students’ safety, serving excellent meals, or ensuring that every delivery arrives safely. Our team’s dedication ensures that our operations run smoothly, safely, and provide excellent experiences.
If you have any questions about the role or the Campus Services team, please contact Michael Lees, Director of Campus Services, at michael.lees@ntu.ac.uk.
Join us.
- Employees are entitled to 35 days of annual leave, including statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days (prorated).
- Salary sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan includes life insurance and income security. Available to colleagues who opt out of the contractual pension system. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% are matched with a minimum NTU contribution of 8%.
- All colleagues can benefit from a variety of health and wellness services, as well as optional advantages, discounts, and savings.
- Access to a variety of formal and informal professional development options to help you improve your skills and enhance your career.
A whole lot more.
Come and share in our achievement. Apply now.
Safe and inclusive.
At NTU, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values, promotes, and celebrates our students’ and colleagues’ varied voices and perspectives. We value the unique contributions you may make, and we urge people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants.
While this role is now eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, impending immigration law changes may have an influence on eligibility; therefore, we urge that you examine your eligibility before applying for this employment. For further information, visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
This position is governed by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), and successful applicants will be requested to reveal any outstanding criminal convictions.