Administration/Managerment

Catering Supervisor

University of Oxford · United Kingdom

Deadline

Oct 19, 2026

Closing today

Location

N/A

United Kingdom

Employment

Permanent

Full time

Reference

N/A

Posted Oct 06, 2026

Offered salary£27,534 - £28,437

About the role

University of Oxford

Catering Supervisor
Oxford Lifelong Learning, Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA
Oxford Lifelong Learning is seeking to appoint a Catering Supervisor to join our Catering Team. About the Role A hands-on position in a friendly, supportive catering team. You’ll oversee day-to-day and work in the catering operations, support service delivery for events and conferences, and maintain high standards of customer care across multiple sites. You will work an average of five days out of seven, 36.5 hours per week. The normal hours of operation of the catering area are from 7am to 10.30pm, with occasional events that exceed these hours. This is a full-time position, available on a permanent contract. Key responsibilities Supervise the day-to-day catering operations across Rewley House and Ewert House, ensuring a high standard of service and customer satisfaction. Support and motivate catering staff, providing guidance and ensuring effective teamwork. Assist in organising and delivering catering for events, conferences, and daily service. Maintain excellent communication with colleagues and customers to ensure smooth service delivery. Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards in all catering areas. About You To be successful in this role, you will need to have: Experience in the hospitality or catering sector in a customer-facing role Strong communication and teamwork skills A positive attitude toward customer service Willingness to work flexible hours as needed About us The Department provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research. Colleagues uphold the  Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. What we offer  Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: An excellent contributory pension scheme 38 days’ annual leave A comprehensive range of childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Application process  You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. To make informal enquiries about the post please contact  [email protected] The closing date for applications is 12 noon on  19 October 2026. Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
Contact Person :	Recruitment Administrator	Vacancy ID :	189102
Contact Phone :	01865280768	Closing Date & Time :	19-Oct-2026 12:00
Pay Scale :	STANDARD GRADE 3	Contact Email :	[email protected]
Salary (£) :	Grade 3: £27,534 - £28,437, with a discretionary range to £30,508 per annum

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Catering Supervisor

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University of Oxford

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