Restaurant Assistant

University of Reading - Campus Commerce

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 25th January 2026

Candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

There will be the necessity to attend the venue for the interview to participate in a practical assessment.

Enhancements to the rate of pay are added when you work unsociable hours in the week and at weekends.

Henley Business School is situated in 30 acres of beautiful countryside in the Chiltern Valley on the banks of the River Thames, two miles from Henley on Thames. It provides management training for Postgraduates and Senior Executives from all around the world.

Are you looking to start a career in hospitality, we are currently recruiting for enthusiastic people to join our professional services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our diverse Restaurant Team and receive quality training in the provision of excellent restaurant and customer service skills. We are looking for a person to work in all areas of our dining and bar service, a skilled dedicated and motivated person who has the desire to assist in consistently delivering the highest quality of service to our guests. You may be required to work weekends, working 5 days out of 7, various shifts, earliest start 07.00 and latest finish is 21.30, working 36 hours a week.

Own Transport is essential due to location. Should you prefer to stay on campus to avoid travel expenses, we may have facility to provide live-in accommodation at a low rate.

As Restaurant Assistant we would expect you to:

• Be a good timekeeper.
• Have good communication with basic level of spoken and written English.
• Have an understanding of Food Hygiene.
• Have good customer service skills and an eye for detail.
• Be positive and have a flexible approach to work.
• Be a good team player.

In return we will offer the successful Restaurant Assistant:

• Company contributary pension scheme.
• 21 Days annual leave, closed at Easter and Christmas.
• Staff discounted gym membership.
• Great diverse team environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within our team.
• Own transport is essential due to location.
• Live-in accommodation at low rate may be available - no traveling expenses.

Please see the job description and personal specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for further details.

Interviews will be held: week commencing 2nd February 2026.

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Angela Perez
Contact Job Title: Deputy Bars & Dining Operations Manager
Contact Email Address: maria.perez@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Dereck St Clair
Alternative Contact Job Title: Head of Hotel Services
Alternative Contact Email Address: d.stclair@henley.ac.uk