Team Leader - Front of House
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 enthusiastic individual to join our catering team who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, as part of a lively busy team. Good communication and excellent customer service skills are essential for this role, along with being a strong team player.
This role is full-time and will include weekend working. This is very much a hands-on role and the successful applicant will undertake supervision of and assisting with food service and clearing duties for the provision of lunch and supper, taking ownership for maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, service standards and the smooth running of food service, along with the direct management of the team of Catering Assistants. The service operates a shift system covering a 3-weekly cycle; you will be required to work during hours that cover the service of lunches and supper meals.
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days per week, working shifts between 8am-9pm
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.
