Café/Bar Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Café/Bar Assistant
Salary scale £22,149 - £22,662 per annum
Permanent, full-time, 75 hours per fortnight, working in a rota system
The Café/Bar Assistant will support the Coffee Shop Manager in the efficient and smooth running of the College’s 'Social Hub' area which includes a coffee shop and student bar in the evenings. The Hub is open from morning to evening and at weekends and is covered by shift work.
You will have previous experience of working in a catering/conference environment, be able to demonstrate good customer-care skills and take charge of the Hub when required. You will be confident when working independently at times and show initiative.
We offer 34 days (part-time pro rata) annual leave, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, priority places at a local nursery plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College.
How to Apply
- To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification
Further Information
- Job Description available from www.girton.cam.ac.uk/work-at-girton ( NB internally this role is ‘Social Hub Operator’ which is reflected in the job description)
- Application deadline: 5th April 2023. Applications will be considered as they are received.
- We reserve the right to close this advert if a suitable applicant is found
- Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK
- The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £22,149.00-£22,662.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Café/Bar Assistant roles across Girton College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,149 - £22,662 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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