Food Service Supervisor

Job Summary

Merton College is seeking to appoint a Food Service Supervisor (internally Senior Common Room & Hall Supervisor) to work in our SCR & Hall team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a busy and very customer‑facing team.

Hours:

40 hours per week. The position holder will be a valued member of our food service team with excellent interpersonal skills and supervisory experience.

Your line manager will be the Head Steward but you will report on a daily basis to the Head Butler and Hall Steward. As SCR & Hall Supervisor you will supervise the SCR & Hall team to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to members and visitors of the College, and you will oversee the catering for events held in other areas of the College.

• Supervise the SCR & Hall team ensuring excellent customer service.
• Coordinate catering for daily meals and events.
• Maintain high standards of service in the Hall, which seats 120 guests in traditional college style.
• Support the Head Butler and Hall Steward in daily operations.

• Eligible for the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS).
• Free medical insurance (assessable as a taxable benefit).
• 30 day holiday per year (excluding bank holidays).
• Free car parking, cycle‑to‑work and electric‑car schemes, loans for seasonal travel passes.
• Free use of the college gym and participation in free staff activities such as yoga and circuit training.
• Meals in College provided free of charge when on duty.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.