Food & Beverage Assistant (Full Time & Part Time)
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,061 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Please note the annual salary quoted is inclusive of a market supplement to ensure the annual pay rate aligns with our commitment as a voluntary living wage employer. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, Bath & N E Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Bath |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KD13356 |
Summary
This role is eligible for the Campus Services New Starter Bonus* (£1,000) and Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*.
Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.
About the role
The University Hospitality Department provides catering to students, staff and external customers throughout the academic year and during the summer months. There are numerous outlets run by the Hospitality Department offering a range of dining and beverage options.
The West Hospitality team have two permanent vacancies for Food & Beverage Assistants within our catering operation. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the catering operation and deliver a consistently high standard of customer service. Key duties include taking customer orders, serving food and drink, operating tills, stocking food stations, and assisting with cleaning and clearing tables and catering areas
These roles involve early mornings, evenings and weekend working on a 5‑out‑of‑7‑day rota, with straight shifts only.
Part‑time role: 25 hours per week, full‑year (52‑week) contract.
Full‑time term‑time only role: 36.5 hours per week across 42 weeks of the year, with fixed non‑working weeks (typically Christmas, Easter and August).
Training and uniforms are provided, and there are opportunities for development and progression within the department.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description.
About you
You bring strong customer‑service experience and take pride in delivering an excellent standard of support in a customer‑focused environment.
Experience in the hospitality industry is desirable.
You work confidently as part of a team and remain calm, professional and organised during busy, intense periods.
You are reliable, adaptable and able to work daytime shifts, particularly during weekday lunchtime hours, to meet the needs of the business.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Stevens, Deputy Hospitality Operations Manager on ss768@bath.ac.uk or Emily Quinnell, Restaurant & Bars Manager on eq202@bath.ac.uk, however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.
Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, we can offer you a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.
This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select ‘Campus Services Employee Referral’ when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?' and email campusserviceshr@bath.ac.uk the name of the person who referred you.
Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.
Please indicate whether you would like to be considered for the part‑time role, the full‑time term‑time only role, or both.
Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.
About the role
The University Hospitality Department provides catering to students, staff and external customers throughout the academic year and during the summer months. There are numerous outlets run by the Hospitality Department offering a range of dining and beverage options.
The West Hospitality team have two permanent vacancies for Food & Beverage Assistants within our catering operation. In this role, you will help ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the catering operation and deliver a consistently high standard of customer service. Key duties include taking customer orders, serving food and drink, operating tills, stocking food stations, and assisting with cleaning and clearing tables and catering areas
These roles involve early mornings, evenings and weekend working on a 5‑out‑of‑7‑day rota, with straight shifts only.
Part‑time role: 25 hours per week, full‑year (52‑week) contract.
Full‑time term‑time only role: 36.5 hours per week across 42 weeks of the year, with fixed non‑working weeks (typically Christmas, Easter and August).
Training and uniforms are provided, and there are opportunities for development and progression within the department.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description.
About you
You bring strong customer‑service experience and take pride in delivering an excellent standard of support in a customer‑focused environment.
Experience in the hospitality industry is desirable.
You work confidently as part of a team and remain calm, professional and organised during busy, intense periods.
You are reliable, adaptable and able to work daytime shifts, particularly during weekday lunchtime hours, to meet the needs of the business.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Stevens, Deputy Hospitality Operations Manager on ss768@bath.ac.uk or Emily Quinnell, Restaurant & Bars Manager on eq202@bath.ac.uk, however please ensure that you submit your application through the university website.
Campus Services New Starter bonus*. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services’ offers, we can offer you a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months’ probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part time positions.
This role is also eligible for the Campus Services Refer a Friend bonus*. If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select ‘Campus Services Employee Referral’ when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?' and email campusserviceshr@bath.ac.uk the name of the person who referred you.
Both bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.
Please indicate whether you would like to be considered for the part‑time role, the full‑time term‑time only role, or both.
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