At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead catering and events operations, ensuring top-notch service delivery.
- Company: Join the University of Edinburgh's Hospitality Collection, a leader in event management.
- Benefits: Generous pension contributions, 36 days holiday, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work primarily Monday to Friday with potential for overtime during busy periods.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team delivering memorable events and experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-end hospitality and supervisory skills required.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Eden Scott is delighted to be working with The University of Edinburgh Hospitality Collection who manage a superb portfolio of distinctive venues, accommodation, catering and event services at the University.
As the commercial arm of the world-leading University, which includes the conference and events team, they provide a professional operation across a broad portfolio of conferences, meetings and events, from major international conferences to day meetings and prestigious dining events (circa 2,000 events annually), held at venues across the University’s portfolio. Additionally, the team operates a large Outside Catering and Delivered Hospitality service to university buildings and to private and corporate locations across the city.
The team provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,000 students, including community and welfare support through its residential service. They also operate 17 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate.
They are now seeking to appoint a Catering & Events Operations Team Leader to join the management team and assist in the operational delivery of catering and events services.
- Experience in 4/5* hotel conference and banqueting, event catering and/or fine dining hospitality operations, with 1 year’s experience at a supervisory/team leader level.
- Full driving license valid for driving on UK roads as this role requires the post holder to drive University vehicles.
- Working 5 out of 7 days, though their work is primarily Monday to Friday.
- Full time: 35 hours per week, during busier periods, overtime is paid.
Their “golden contracts” come with very generous pension contributions and holiday entitlement (36 days plus 4 fixed days over Christmas) and offer excellent opportunities for career progression.
Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with them on this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting opportunity with a truly unique and best in class employer, please submit your CV online.
Quality Management Lead (Permanent) in Edinburgh employer: The University of Edinburgh Hospitality Collection
The University of Edinburgh Hospitality Collection is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With generous benefits including a robust pension scheme, extensive holiday entitlement, and opportunities for career progression, employees are supported in achieving their professional goals while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance in the heart of Edinburgh.
Contact Details:
The University of Edinburgh Hospitality Collection Recruitment Team
