Food & Beverage Assistant

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Midlothian
  • £22,995-23,350 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Job Category: Professional, Administration and OperationalJob Description:Grade UE02: £22,995 to £23,350 per annum plus 15% Premium Band for flexible workingAccommodation, Catering and Events (ACE) / Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard (EFI)Full-time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekendsOpen-ended (permanent)We are recruiting for Food and Beverage Assistants to join our team.The Opportunity:This is a very exciting opportunity to join the team at our newly opened restaurant Canopy. Based at the heart of the Meadows, in the beautifully renovated old Royal Infirmary, the operation consists of a 66 cover, contemporary Scottish Brasserie, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside a more informal Grab & Go offer served during the day. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager and Team Leaders you will work in both areas of the business to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers. Whether this be a quick coffee on the run or a celebratory dinner, every interaction is important. There is variation in the shift pattern too, so every day is different!Your skills and attributes for success:
  • Focused upon impeccable customer service.
  • Thrive on working in a customer facing role.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Efficient / organised.
  • Experience in a similar high street environment.
Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab).Application InformationPlease ensure you include the following documents in your application:- CV- Cover letterAs a valued member of our team, you can expect:
  • A competitive salary of £22,995 to £23,350 per annum.
  • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
  • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
  • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 11 September 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held 1 week from closing date.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Accommodation, Catering and Events provides catered and self-catered residential accommodation for over 10,000 students, including community and welfare support through its Residence Life service. We also operate 17 cafes and a range of other catering products to students and staff across the University estate. Under our commercial brand, The University of Edinburgh Hospitality and Events Collection, we deliver hotel accommodation options to around 200,000 guests each year plus an extensive selection of conference, catering and event services to over 2,000 events.Please for further information.

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