Overview
Accommodation, Conference and Events have an exciting opportunity for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual to join the team as Food Service Assistant in our retail cafes. Our four cafes are based throughout the University campus: Tindal’s café at Walter Bower House, UPDATES in the Physics building, Fairlie’s in the Medical Building and Franki’s in the main Library.
Occasionally you may be asked to assist service in other areas including weddings, conferences, bars, social and core University events like graduation. Working as part of the team to ensure the service standards at the University are of the highest quality.
Working at Scotland’s oldest University would not only allow your hospitality career to flourish but allows you to work in an environment that supports your professional and personal wellbeing.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality food, presentation and service in four campus cafes and occasionally in other event areas (weddings, conferences, bars, social and graduation events).
* Work as part of a team to maintain the highest service standards across the University.
* Engage positively with students and staff to provide excellent customer service.
Qualifications and skills
* Previous experience in a customer-facing role is essential.
* A positive, proactive approach to work and a hands-on approach to delivering excellent customer experience.
Benefits and environment
* All employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including financial reward, wellbeing benefits and career development opportunities.
* Staff benefits include: annual leave of 30 days plus 5 public holidays; relocation contributions where applicable; membership of the SLAS Pension Scheme; staff discount scheme; free staff parking and carshare/cycle schemes; subsidised travel; subsidised sports membership; reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff; access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning; access to library facilities; salary sacrifice schemes; wellbeing initiatives including Peppy health app.
Additional information
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Deborah Leitch, email: dl53@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 467088.
Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
How to apply
Closing Date: 24 September 2025
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/welcome.aspx, however if you are unable to do this, please call +44 (0)1334 461990 for an application pack. Please quote ref: RM4858RH
Notes
The University of St Andrews is a charity registered in Scotland (No SC013532).
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