Bar Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a part-time Bar Assistant to its friendly and dynamic catering team. You will assist the Bar Manager with the smooth operation of food and drinks preparation service and cleaning within the Bar as well as assist all areas of the catering department where required.
The successful candidate will be someone with a positive and approachable attitude, with excellent communication and customer service skills. Ideally, you will have a good understanding of food and drink service and allergen awareness, as well as good attention to detail. Full training will also be provided for this role.
This is an exciting time to join the team with the new opening of the new St John's College bar, with great training opportunities and excellent College benefits.
The College’s competitive benefits package includes membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch (up to a specified monetary limit), free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site.
For further particulars and an application form please see https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/bar-assistant-30-hours, email recruitment(@)joh.cam.ac.ukor telephone 01223 338794.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9:00am on 14 April 2023.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate. Early applications are encouraged.
In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy. Please see attached for a copy of our Data Protection Statement for further information about how we process your personal data.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £10.71-£11.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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