Food and Beverage Operations Supervisor

Food and Beverage Operations Supervisor

Location:

Royal Agricultural University (RAU), Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Salary: £24,215 – £27,319 per annum
Vacancy Type:
Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible rota including evenings & weekends)
Shape the campus hospitality experience
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on Food and Beverage Operations Supervisor to support our busy catering and hospitality operation at the RAU. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated hospitality professional who enjoys working in a vibrant, community-focused environment and wants to develop their management experience within a supportive university setting. Working closely with the Food & Beverage Operations Manager and other Food and Beverage Operations Supervisor, you will help deliver high-quality food and beverage services for students, staff, visitors and commercial clients while contributing to the delivery of departmental objectives and commercial growth.
In this varied role, you will support the day-to-day running of catering and hospitality services, helping to motivate and supervise the team to deliver excellent customer experiences. You will assist with staff rotas, ensure appropriate staffing levels and contribute to first-line performance management and staff development. You will help drive departmental KPIs, maintain high standards of service, health and safety and hygiene, and contribute to budgeting, cost control and supplier relationships.

The role also involves deputising for the Food & Beverage Operations Manager when required, supporting functions and events including client liaison, contributing to promotional activity and social media engagement, and working collaboratively across the University, including with the Students’ Union, to develop an engaging programme of events and services.
We are keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about hospitality and enjoy leading from the front. You will have previous experience as a shift leader or supervisor within catering, hospitality, conferences or events, along with excellent communication and organisational skills and a strong customer-focused approach. You will be confident working in a busy environment, capable of maintaining agreed standards and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

Good IT skills and a flexible approach to working evenings and weekends are essential. A hospitality or catering qualification, experience with staff rotas or an understanding of budgets would be advantageous.
The RAU offers a friendly and collaborative working environment, beautiful campus surroundings and the opportunity to be part of a close-knit team delivering memorable experiences for our community. Guided by our values of being Collaborative, Open-Minded, Resourceful, Responsible and Inclusive, we are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please click apply where you will be redirected to our website to complete your application.
The RAU is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within the RAU at this level.
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
Interviews: 27/30 March 2026