Senior Food Services Assistant

Location: West Dean, near Chichester
Contract: Permanent, Part-time (28 hours per week / 4 days over 7, including weekends and bank holidays)
Salary: £19,947.20 per annum (FTE: £24,934.00)

About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Food Services Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team in the College Dining Room at West Dean. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to our student community, the dining room is at the heart of College life,  and you’ll play a key role in making sure every service runs smoothly.

This is a hands-on supervisory role where you’ll support daily operations, lead and motivate a small team of Food Services Assistants, and ensure our students enjoy a welcoming and high-quality dining experience. You’ll set the standard on the floor, work closely with the kitchen team, and take responsibility for keeping service flowing.

If you’ve got experience in food and beverage service, enjoy variety, and are ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers the chance to develop your leadership skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.

About You

• Experience in food and beverage service, ideally in a busy dining or catering setting.

• Supervisory or team leader experience.

• Strong customer service skills and a positive, professional approach.

• Organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure.

• Food Safety Level 1 and Allergen Awareness.

Why Work With Us?
At West Dean, you’ll be part of a unique community set within the stunning South Downs. We offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• 26.5 days holiday (FTE: 33)

• Generous contributory pension scheme (up to 7.5% matched)

• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders

• Free/discounted places on West Dean short courses

• Free use of our swimming pool, library, and tennis courts

• Discounts in our shops and restaurants

• Free entry to West Dean Gardens and complimentary staff event access

• Free on-site parking

How to Apply
If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and want to be part of our welcoming team, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via our careers site: Careers at West Dean. For more information, and for details on how to contact us, please see the Candidate Pack.

• Please view the Senior Food Services Assistant Candidate Pack 09 2025 document (opens in a pop up)