Front of House Supervisor at University of Otago

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

28.04

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hospitality, Food Service, Communication, Team Building, Customer Service, Supervision, Networking, Continuous Improvement, Organization, Prioritization

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ COLLEGE CATERING, UNIVERSITY UNION CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES About our team/Mō te tīma Campus and Collegiate Life Services Division is privileged to lead a group of world class services at Otago University, dedicated to promoting the unique Otago experience and collegiate nature of the institution. College Catering is a large food service operation producing over 8500 meals per day to eleven University Colleges. The role/Te mahi We are seeking two Front of House Supervisor to work in our busy Arana College food service team. This position is responsible for the front of house service of college meals. Other duties include cleaning and some food preparation. Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako You will be a hospitality professional with a varied background in food service, strong communication and team building skills. We are also looking for candidates with: • A high level of enthusiasm and customer service. • Previous experience in the hospitality industry. • Experience in the supervision of service staff. • An ability to develop and maintain effective networks and key relationships. You will be committed to continuous improvement and always able to organise and prioritise an unpredictable working day. Further details/Pūroko These are permanent, full-time, semester time only positions (38 weeks a year, February to November), located in Dunedin. Hours of work are 40 hours per week, as per roster. The appointment range is $26.96 - $28.04 per hour. The University offers catering staff summer maintenance work as a Trades Assistant to those staff seeking employment outside of the academic year (November to February). While this position will commence in the Arana College, if there is a need, this position may be relocated to another College on the Dunedin campus. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Food Service Manager, Brian Galvin via the contact details below. Application/Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting 2501608 will close on Sunday, 23 November 2025. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be asked to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.#LI-DNI Additional Information Contact: Brian Galvin Position details: Job Description Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The Front of House Supervisor is responsible for the front of house service of college meals, along with cleaning and some food preparation duties. This role requires strong leadership and customer service skills to ensure a positive dining experience for students.