Front of House Operator

University of Cambridge - Girton College

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £26,707 to £27,319 - USSS Points – 28 – 29

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 28th November 2025

Closes: 4th January 2026

Full time, 75 hours per fortnight (worked according to a rota – including evenings and weekends)

USSS Points – 28 – 29 - £26,707 to £27,319 (****Depending on skills and experience)

We are seeking a Front of House Operator to join our team in the Catering Department. The purpose of this job is to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the Front of House including catering services to all required areas of the College.

This role would suit candidates with experience in a customer facing role, looking to take on more responsibility. Knowledge and experience of working in a catering/conference environment is preferred but not essential, as our experienced team will provide training in all aspects of the role. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills, able to work with minimal supervision, taking responsibility for a whole range of tasks - and happy to manage a busy workload.

For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.

We offer 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays), workplace pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch 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 to recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk
• If you require additional information or support, please e-mail recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

Further Information

• Job Description (PDF) available from here.
• Closing date for applications is 4th January at 11.30pm and interviews will be taking place w/c 12th January.
• 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.
• If you would like more information about the role, you may contact the People and Culture Department at recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk