Head Butler/Head of Food & Beverage

Wadham College is looking for a Head Butler to permanently join and manage the SCR/Hall Team.

Wadham College, one of the largest Oxford colleges, is looking for a permanent full time Head Butler/Head of Food & Beverage to join its friendly SCR/Hall team.

The Head Butler/Head of Food & Beverage will be expected to lead a team of Deputy Head Butlers, Assistant Butlers and Catering Service Assistants with all catering and beverage services within the College. The post holder s expected to deliver services of a high standards to all guests, students, Fellows and other members who dine within the College.

Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum (discretionary to £50,253 per annum), depending on qualifications and experience. Grade 7 of the University Salary scale. In addition, Wadham College also pays full-time staff a further £1,730 Oxford Weighting per annum

Full-time: 40 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday on a shift pattern with hours starting as early as 7am and finishing as late as 11pm. There may also be some weekend working and working on bank holidays

Application deadline: 12 noon on 4 June 2026

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The post will be particularly attractive to someone with high standards of service, excellent management skills, flexibility, and the willingness to get involved with the ‘hands on’ work within this busy department. The successful candidate will have experience in the private, educational and/or corporate sector, and a comprehensive knowledge of catering and formal dining etiquette.

Here at Wadham College, post holders can expect to find beautiful gardens across our 6 acres of land, excellent benefits and the potential for career progression. Other College benefits also include free meals when on duty, university discounts, access to leisure services, development and training opportunities, bus pass and cycle schemes, and health and pension schemes.

To apply, obtain a job description and application form, please contact the HR Department on: scrhall.recruitment@wadham.ox.ac.uk / 01865 277900

Wadham College is an equal opportunity and Oxford Living Wage employer.