Food And Beverage Supervisor

Company: Downing College Cambridge
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Information for theroleofFood and Beverage Supervisor

Salary £29,618.37per annum

Working a total of 75 hours over a two-week rota

An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a varied and fulfillinghospitalityrole in a friendlyCateringteam. Your day-to-day duties will include:

  • Supervisingday-to-day food and beverage services to students,fellowsandexternalcustomers
  • Proving guidance and feedback tothe Front-of-House team
  • Liaising closely with the other supervisory colleagues

Based in a stunning environment in central Cambridge, this prestigious organisation offers a great workplace and comprehensive training. The College has a commitment to staff wellbeing and offers a range of attractive staff benefits.

To be considered for this interesting role, you will need to:

  • Be educated to A level standard or equivalent.
  • Have atleast one year of experience in a Front-of-House Catering role, including the supervision of high-end function catering forat least100+covers.
  • Be friendly and approachable but also,confidentand assertive.

Details of the role

ThepostofFood and Beverage Supervisoris afull-timerole.Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates.

The annual salary is£29,618.37per annumbased on a 37.5‑hour week(Step 34 on the College Salary Scale).The positionoperateson a two‑week rota totalling 75 hours, with early, mid, and late shifts worked across Monday to Sunday.

In addition to the salary, we offeran attractivebenefits package including:

  • 35days Holiday (including bank holidaysand Christmas closure period)
  • Discretionary Bonus scheme
  • Free College Lunches on working days
  • Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)
  • Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7
  • Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)
  • Free Life Assurance cover
  • Optional subsidised private medicalscheme
  • Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase
  • Free use of on-site Gym facilities
  • Free on-site Car parking
  • Social events
  • AnadditionalDay Off for your Birthday!

A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.)

Application Process

Toapply for this position,pleaseselect ‘Apply Now’tocomplete an application form and upload a copy of your CV. ( Staff vacancies | Downing College Cambridge)

Closingdate:5pmonFriday10 April 2026.Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format,please contact HR (recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print.

Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet theminimumcriteria for the job.

Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds.All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.

For further information or in event ofqueries, please contact:

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Posted: March 27th, 2026