Overview
Restaurant & Hospitality Operations Facilitator (Term-Time Only)
Location: Watford Campus WD17 3EZ
Salary: Up to *GBP*24,547.08 per annum for a term time only contract working 37 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. Based on the full time equivalent of *GBP*29,356.85
Contractual Hours: 37.00
Basis: Full time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Food Academy team as a Restaurant & Hospitality Operations Facilitator. This is an exciting opportunity and will allow the successful individual to pass their knowledge, skills and practical experience to students within the School.
You will be supervising students to assist in developing their professional skills and ensure a safe working environment. You will also be required to supervise students on activities and visits to maximise their learning experience.
You will be responsible for marketing, bookings and promotion of the College restaurant and general day to day operations. It will be a requirement to provide support for teaching and learning within a practical working environment of the Restaurant and the Business Lounge.
The ideal candidate will be computer literate with knowledge and skills on Microsoft suite and EPOS system, specific training will be given.
You will need to be flexible in meeting changing needs of the College, department and students where additional hours may be required to support the commercial business. It is essential you have working knowledge of Food Safety and Health and Safety requirements. A relevant occupational qualification at Level 3 or above is a desirable requirement/ or experience in the Hospitality and Catering Sector.
Experience in a similar role would be helpful but not essential, but you would need to be highly organised, customer focused and have good attention to detail.
You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.
We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme and additional time off at Christmas.
This is a term time only role working 37 hours per week, 37 weeks per year. The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd November 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 30th November 2026.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.
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