Senior Common Room & Hall Assistant (Waiter/Waitress)

Are you interested in joining our supportive and friendly community?

Merton College is seeking to appoint a Waiter/Waitress to work in our SCR & Hall team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a busy and very customer facing team.

The position holder will be a valued member of our catering team with excellent interpersonal skills and customer service experience.

All meals are all served in the magnificent Hall and Senior Common Rooms. The Hall can seat 120 guests in the traditional College style seating. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served 7 days a week for approximately 50 weeks a year.

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Steward through the Head Butler and Hall Steward, the SCR & Hall Assistant will be expected to work as part of the SCR or Hall team to prepare rooms for food service, serve food and beverages and clear rooms following service.

We are offering a stable work environment with excellent benefits:

In addition to the normal English bank and public holidays the successful candidate will be entitled to 30 days holiday.
The post holder is eligible for membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS), which is a contributory scheme, and free medical insurance. Meals in College are provided free of charge when on duty and free car parking is available. A loan is available for the purchase of seasonal travel passes and the College operates a Cycle to Work Scheme. The College has a gym, which is free to use for staff and there are a number of organised activities such as yoga and circuit training that are also free for staff.

For further information please visit our website via the apply button.

Deadline for applications: The vacancy will only remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.
Merton College is an equal opportunities employer.