Catering Supervisor

Full Time

St Edmund Hall invites applications for the post of Catering Supervisor to assist with the smooth and efficient delivery of our catering function. Although one of the smaller college’s our student numbers are growing partly as a result of the excellent services we provide including those within our catering department.

Reporting to the Head Butler, the position would suit someone who is highly motivated and has a flair for customer service. A professional attitude, helpful manner and good leadership and excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement plus additional Christmas/New Year days off.
• Subsidised bus pass, rail and cycle schemes.
• Free three-course lunch; staff room with tea/coffee, fridge, and microwave.
• Access to employee assistance programme, free annual flu vaccination.
• Discounts in University shops, access to libraries, Botanical Gardens, gym/pool, and more.

The post is eligible for membership of the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS) providing retirement, sickness, and life assurance benefits.

We are a sociable community and run staff events throughout the year including quizzes, summer BBQs, and Christmas events.

Application Process

Please send:

• A completed Application Form
• Covering letter addressing the selection criteria

Send by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk or by post to HR, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR by 09:00, Monday 13 April 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 in Oxford. An immediate start is available.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.

Equality of Opportunity

The Equal Opportunities policy of the College requires that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the post. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Applications are particularly welcomed from women and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in these roles.

Recruitment Monitoring

Please also consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.  Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be obtained here.

Key Information

• Deadline:13 Apr 2026 09:00am
• Posted:26 Mar 2026