About Us
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
Maternity Cover
£28,760 - £33,563 per annum, pro‑rated to the hours worked.
About the Role
Working for our subsidiary company Sparks Teaching Services as a Restaurant Co‑ordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring an outstanding learning environment within the Silver Plate restaurant. You will ensure that all learners are trained and assessed in line with college and awarding body requirements while also ensuring the efficient running of the commercial aspects of the business. You will work closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure that all targets are exceeded in line with the department’s business plan for the academic year.
You will ensure a vibrant, inclusive learning environment for all learners and ensure training and assessments are carried out in line with college and awarding body requirements. You will be required to work with the restaurant manager to develop new innovations in line with industry trends.
This is a fixed‑term contract to cover Maternity Leave from August 2026 to January 2027.
Main Responsibilities
* Ensuring an outstanding learner experience with innovative training and coaching to achieve an excellent learning experience within the Silver Plate restaurant.
* Training and assessing students in the classroom and the restaurant.
* Providing effective and timely feedback to students on assessment practices so they can develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours.
* Maintaining learner Google Classroom and learning materials.
* Liaising with the student experience team on absenteeism and safeguarding.
* Planning learning and carrying out assessments in line with awarding body requirements.
* Ensuring an excellent customer experience, upholding the reputation of the Silver Plate restaurant.
* Cash handling and ensuring that financial returns are completed to meet internal financial deadlines.
* Liaising with the catering operations manager to ensure all payments are processed in a timely manner.
* Coordinating and preparing the restaurant for service sessions in line with the learner and customer experience, ensuring learners are fully prepared to meet customer needs and requirements.
* Compliance with Health and Safety, Food Hygiene regulations, and licensing laws.
* Co‑ordinating internal and external events to ensure the smooth running of the restaurant.
* Liaising with the restaurant manager to stay up to date on developments in industry practice.
* Deputising for the catering operations manager when required.
What We Can Offer You
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of £28,760.41 - £33,563 per annum, based upon a combination of skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.
Our Benefits
* Enhanced pension contributions scheme with Nest.
* Annual leave – 20 days (148 hours) + 8 bank holidays (59.2 hours), including a discretionary Christmas closure period.
* Health and wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme through Bupa.
* Occupational health through PAM.
* Free eye tests for VDU users.
* Free parking available at the majority of campuses.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk.
Armed Forces Covenant
As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces community. Recognising the value personnel, veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are an employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex‑offenders, can be found on our safeguarding page.
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