At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in hospitality while ensuring a top-notch dining experience at our restaurant.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Taunton College's Quantock Restaurant.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holidays, and wellness days.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' careers while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in customer-facing roles within hospitality is essential.
The predicted salary is between 28571 - 37659 £ per year.
The Quantock Restaurant at Taunton College is a modern, realistic working environment (RWE) which comprises a training kitchen and 60 cover restaurant. The purpose is to prepare students for careers within the hospitality industry, integrating both theoretical and technical delivery fulfilling requirements of various qualifications.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Hospitality department, which has proven to be hugely successful for both students, employers and the community alike.
We are seeking an individual to support the development of the Catering and Hospitality provision due to the increase of student numbers and the diverse range of activities created by the existing teams. We are predominantly looking for someone who has experience within a customer facing role within the hospitality industry.
Part of the role will include responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the Quantock Restaurant throughout the varied opening hours, which will include regular evenings on a weekly basis. The candidate will also provide an outstanding learning experience for all students whilst maintaining an exceptional dining experience for our restaurant guests.
They will support the existing team in the planning and running of the sessions in the Quantock Restaurant. Recent experience within a professional environment and a broad understanding and knowledge of the wider industry is highly desirable. This will also include responsibility for delivering theoretical modules of study across several levels of cohorts.
UCS College Group offers a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.
Associate Lecturer - Hospitality in Somerset employer: UCS College Group
UCS College Group is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture within the hospitality sector at the Quantock Restaurant in Taunton. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous benefits including a competitive pension scheme and dedicated CPD days, as well as a focus on equality and inclusion, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to shape the future of aspiring hospitality professionals while enjoying a supportive and dynamic environment.
