Front of House Manager
Founded in 1802 and set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values. At its foundation, the basic mission of a Catholic School is to invite young people into a transforming encounter with Christ through the life of the Christian Community. This gift is realised in Catholic Education as a place where children grow in:
- self-knowledge
- self-acceptance
- self-gift
We are looking for an experienced Front of House Manager, a senior member of the catering team; working closely with and reporting to the Catering Manager.
The successful candidate will ensure quality food is well presented throughout service to the agreed specifications in a high turnover environment for both student meals and on-site functions. They will manage the team of Catering Assistants alongside their Team Leaders.
If you would like to attend our Catering Open Day on Friday 17th April between 10am and 1pm please email: employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Experience within an educational setting is preferred, but not essential.
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8am-4.30pm or 11.30am-8pm Monday to Friday with flexibility to cover weekend
Ampleforth has a fantastic range of benefits to offer, such as:
- Free meal during working hours
- E-Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (pending)
- A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff
- Pension – Ampleforth College Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Subsidised on-site gym membership
- Free car parking on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- 10% Staff Discount at Ampleforth Abbey Shop and Tearooms
- Fee remission (at the Head’s discretion)
Should you have any questions regarding this position or would like further information, please contact Michelle Armstrong, Head of Facilities & Events, hma@ampleforth.org.uk
If you are seeking a highly rewarding position, please download and complete the attached application form and return it to employment@ampleforth.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April, midday
Interviews will take place on: Monday 4th May
St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.
