Catering and Events Supervisor - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
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2 weeks ago

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Grade UE03 - £21,978 - £22,681 per annum. (A revised salary range for this grade of £22,681 - £24,248 is planned to take effect from Spring % Premium Band payment for flexible working

Corporate Services Group/Accommodation, Catering & Events, - Hospitality and Events Collection

Full Time - 35 hours per week

Contract - Open ended - Permanent
**Positions x 3


The Opportunity:


The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection is the commercial arm of the world-leading University of Edinburgh, which includes the conference and events team.

We provide a professional operation across a broad portfolio of conferences, meetings and events, from major international conferences to day meetings and prestigious dining events (circa 2,000 events annually), held at venues across the University's portfolio.

Additionally, the team operates a large Outside Catering and Delivered Hospitality service to university buildings and to private and corporate locations across the city.


The Catering and Events Supervisor has a vital leadership role within the wider catering team, with significant responsibility to deliver successful events and ensure our long-term success and sustainability.

The post holder will hold a pivotal role in developing the highest possible levels of service and customer engagement.


Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Previous experience of supervising people and teams to deliver successful events in a hospitality, catering or events environment.
  • A strong team player who can work closely with supervisors and team members to exceed customer expectations.
  • Outstanding organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your time and help keep others on track.
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate with a wide range of customers.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and coach others to meet our standard operating procedures, operational health and safety requirements and core ACE values
  • Selfmotivation and passion for developing your career.

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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
    staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
  • 36 days annual leave plus 4 public holidays

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion


The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our
right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.


Key dates to note:

Interviews will be held **within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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