Hall Assistant (Food and Beverage)

Application Deadline: 8 July 2026

Department: Buttery

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Brasenose College

Reporting To: Head of Food and Beverages

Compensation: £29,086 / year

Description

Job Description

• To clean and tidy all areas associated with the Hall to the highest standard.
• Attendance in Main Hall and other function areas during meal service to assist with serving food and wine and table clearing in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
• Assistance with any special preparations for College Functions.
• Laying up of tables in Main Hall or function rooms.
• Assisting with wine deliveries.
• Maintaining visual checks within work area identifying possible hazards and rectify or report to the Steward or Assistant Stewards.
• To undertake inventory checks of items as required.
• Adhere to the correct procedures according to COSHH regulations when using approved chemicals.
• Work safely and comply with all Health and Safety regulations and COSHH.
• Comply with the Food Safety Act and General Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Ensure that silver and cutlery is checked and returned after use.
• To supervise staff when directed to do so.
• Ensure the security of the department and associated areas during and after service, liaising with the Head Porter and Porters where appropriate.

• Daily cleaning of work area
• Cleaning of silver, glasses and cutlery prior to table being laid
• Assistance with washing glasses either by hand or by machine

• To participate in training designed to minimise occupational risks.
• To wear protective clothing supplied and follow directions on safe working methods.
• To work flexibly within the team, providing support to colleagues and liaising with colleagues in other departments as required.
• Working a two week shift rota including split shifts on alternate weekends in order to meet the operational requirements of the College.

• The post holder will be required to be familiar with, and work in accordance with, all College’s policies and procedures.
• To participate in training and development required by the College.
• To be willing to work on bank holidays when the College is open and any reasonable request for overtime as to meet the needs of the College.
• To be willing and prepared to undertake any other duties as directed by the Head of Food and Beverages or Assistant Stewards. The job description may be subject to review in consultation with the postholder.
• To be vigilant and take responsibility for ensuring the Buttery and College property and equipment is kept safe at all times.
• To ensure all personal data relating to individuals is kept confidential in accordance with College policies and relevant data protection regulations.

Person Specification

• Experience of similar work in a catering/hospitality environment

• Experience of a previous customer service based role and understanding of the importance of this
• Ability to work to the required standards (care in service delivery, professionalism and presentation)
• Capable and willing to work using own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work flexible hours (if required)
• Interest in food and wine service

• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Clean and tidy appearance
• A high standard of spoken and written English

• Capable of fulfilling the requirements of the role which involves standing, carrying and lifting

Terms and Conditions of Employment

• Pension: Eligibility to Brasenose College's pension schemes. Dependent on role, this may be NEST, OSPS (Oxford Staff Pension Scheme) or USS (University Superannuation Scheme). The successful candidate will be entered into this scheme automatically on joining, but on-going membership of the scheme is optional.
• Salary Exchange Scheme: Staff who are eligible for OSPS or USS, and who join our pension scheme will be enrolled into the Salary Exchange Pension Contributions Scheme on or around three months after joining Brasenose. This scheme is financially advantageous both to the employee, and the College as the employer.
• Meals: Employees are entitled to take lunch free of charge in Hall each day they work when the kitchen is open.
• Annual Leave Entitlement: The paid holiday entitlement for an equivalent full-time contract for a year is six working weeks (30 days) of annual leave (5 days to be taken over Christmas break when College is closed) plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays. Annual leave shall be taken at mutually convenient times agreed in advance with the Head of Food & Beverages. Bank Holidays which fall within the full terms of the University of Oxford are normally worked, for which compensatory time- off in lieu will be given. The holiday year begins on 1 January and ends 31 December. For part years of service, the entitlement will be calculated as 1/12th of the annual entitlement for each completed month.
• Welfare Support – Employee Assistance Programme – a free confidential telephone helpline and online medical guidance.
• Free annual flu jab.
• Travel Pass Loan - a discounted travel scheme is available with monthly deductions from salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Bike Loan – monthly deductions from salary
• Sports Facilities – Access to the University Sports club
• University Card - for discounts in shops, cafes and restaurants and University leisure facilities.