Information for the Casual role of Bar Assistant
£12.21 per hour plus holiday pay
An opportunity to support our friendly Catering Front-of-house team to deliver an efficient and quality service to our customer by serving beverages at conferences and events.
About Downing College
Founded in 1800, Downing College in the University of Cambridge has a unique and magnificent setting among twenty acres of lawns and trees, yet is located in the centre of Cambridge. The open landscape has a superb collection of neo-classical buildings from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Those living and working in Downing enjoy a beautiful environment unique in Cambridge in its spaciousness.
The College is composed of approximately 50 Fellows and 200 non-academic staff and its aim is to help all students to develop their academic ability and personal potential during their time here. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and informal community for Fellows, staff and students alike. Set within this expansive and beautiful landscape, Downing also has a thriving conference business and provides customers with a choice of superior conference, meeting and theatre facilities.
Details of the role
The post of Casual Bar Assistant is a casual role. We are seeking individuals with excellent customer service and communication skills. There are no guaranteed hours of work and there is no obligation to accept all shifts that may be offered. Work may be offered for any day of the week including weekends and evenings. Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates.
Application Process
To apply for this position,please visit our website (Staff vacancies | Downing College Cambridge) and complete an application form. You can upload your CV in support of your application. Please include your general availability in your application.
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 10 October 2025. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds.
All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.
For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office:
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Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ