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Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) Kitchen Manager
Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) is looking for a Kitchen Manager to join our team and take the lead on the food operation within our main Commercial Kitchen which services our three outlets branded The Kitchen, Humpit, and JC’s Bar.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the kitchen and producing great food, but who also wants the opportunity to take ownership of the operational output. You’ll work in collaboration with our Catering Manager, to lead food service day-to-day, manage a team of casual catering assistants, ensure high kitchen standards, and help us build a food offer that our students genuinely want to come back for.
LSU also provides catering for large hospitality events and bookings throughout the year, which could range from hot or cold buffet style service, to 3-course dinners or bespoke BBQs.
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This isn’t just a traditional restaurant or pub kitchen role, you’ll be joining an operation where there is genuine opportunity to shape and develop our food offer and we strongly encourage you to read the applicant pack and visit our website to find out more about LSU.
Responsibilities
- Lead food service day-to-day
- Manage a team of casual catering assistants
- Ensure high kitchen standards
- Develop the food offer
- Cater for large hospitality events and bookings
Working Hours
The role is 35 hours per week, normally worked across five days out of seven. Our operation is busiest when our students are here, so flexibility is important especially during our University terms. The role will include evening and weekend work as part of a rota, particularly around key events and busy periods such as Freshers’ in late September and awards session in May and June.
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Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme (Aegon)
- Health care cash plan membership
- Enhanced statutory holidays
- Staff discounts
- Access to university facilities
Application
For more information please see the job description and person specification or an informal conversation please contact peopledevelopment@lsu.co.uk
Application deadline is the 23:59 on 22nd October 2026 with Interviews to follow on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th October 2026.
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