As a supervisor, you will oversee a dedicated, organised team of permanent and casual members of staff. You will work as part of a team in the organisation and delivery of quality service and support the running of daily business which includes student dining, College feasts and conference dinners. You will have experience of providing excellent customer service as a supervisor, attention to detail and the ability to provide all types of services in a friendly and welcoming manner. Gonville & Caius College prides itself on the reputation it has gained for its excellent food, bar and service standards.
This is a permanent, full-time contract. The hours of work are 40 hours per week (worked over 5 out of 7 days). The annual FTE salary is £30,051.
The College
Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest Colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity, and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with a University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard.
The College is an academic community comprising some 530 undergraduate students, 250 graduate students, and 110 Fellows (lecturers, professors and other senior academic researchers and teachers) and almost 200 staff.
Further Information
- Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all sections of society.
- Entry into a position with the College will be determined by the application of criteria related to the duties of the post.
- During the application process, candidates are requested to complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy and monitoring process. The contents of this form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels.
- The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
- In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy.
The Application Process
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- Please note: we advise using a desktop to complete your application form, and Chrome/Edge as the recommended browser.
- The closing date for applications is 12 noon BST on Monday 8 June 2026.
- You are encouraged to make an early application as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
- For your application to be considered it must be complete and include the following:
- An up-to-date CV
- Covering letter
- Details of 2 referees, one of whom should have detailed knowledge of your ability in relation to the requirements of the role.
- For additional information please email careers@cai.cam.ac.uk.
