University of Birmingham Guild of Students
Kitchen Shift Leader
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Kitchen Shift Leader
£28,099 gross per annum, 40 hours per week
This is an exciting time to join our team, as our new partnership with JD Wetherspoons launched in May 2026. With a fully refurbished, brand-new JD Wetherspoons venue, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role.
Organisation:
This role is part of the Venues department working collectively with colleagues delivering the Guild’s large-scale events, bars, catering, security, and technical services (sound, light & production). The Venues team is part of the Engagement Directorate.
Job Purpose:
The Kitchen Shift Leader role is to support the delivery of the Venues departmental plan. We expect the role to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.
The role is required:
- To be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, with the main focus being to support the operation of bars.
- To supervise student staff.
- To assist in the administrative responsibilities of staff training, stock control, and Health & Safety documentation.
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Success in the role will require a highly student and customer-focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild, and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here. Supporting a culture of ambitious targets and a positive team spirit are also key.
Why Join Us?
Join us and be part of an organisation where every day is different and your contribution makes a real difference to the student experience! We offer a great range of benefits including:
- Generous Leave: 21 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service, plus a Christmas close-down period
- Full Sick Pay: From the moment you start working with us.
- Training: A comprehensive suite of training for which you receive full pay
- Pension: Opportunity to join the NEST pension scheme with matched contributions of 4-6% of your salary.
- Benefits: A gift on your birthday, additional days leave for a life milestone event, £100 annual allowance for your personal development, discounts available with UniDays, membership of University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness, and car breakdown cover.
- Wellbeing: A range of wellbeing benefits including an annual £50 personal Wellbeing allowance.
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The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28th July 2026, 9am.
To apply and view more information about this role, please visit: https://www.guildofstudents.com/about/your-union/workwithus/currentvacancies/
Should you need to complete your application in an alternative format, please email staffing@guild.bham.ac.uk
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