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Duty Supervisor @ University of Reading

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About this role

Contractual hours: 36

Job category/type: Manual

Job description

Full Time (FTE: 1:00), Fixed Term till 31st August 2027

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 12th June 2026

Interviews will be held: 26th June 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The Duty Supervisor will support the Food and Beverage Manager in the operation of front of house guest services, ensuring they run legally, responsibly & in a financially viable manner that meets and exceeds guest expectations.

You’ll be given the opportunity to participate on various projects and/or specialise in a particular area, giving you the opportunity to apply innovative thinking to come up with creative solutions to issues and problems our services face.

You will have:

Excellent Customer Service focus Excellent written, verbal communication and numeracy skills Good understanding of Campus Catering and Bar outlets in a University or equivalent setting Basic understanding profit and loss accounts Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

For more information, please contact:

Contact Name: Jon Tierney

Contact Job Title: Food and Beverage Co-ordinator

Contact Email address: [email protected]

Alternative Contact Name: Talha Humji

Alternative Contact Job Title: Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

Alternative Contact Email address: [email protected]

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Skills

Hospitality, Retail, Conferences & EventsHigher EducationAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support Services

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