West Dean

West Sussex.info; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chichester is seeking a Senior Food Services Assistant to join their team. You will oversee daily operations in the dining room, ensuring high-quality service for students. The ideal candidate has experience in food and beverage service and strong leadership skills. This part-time role offers competitive benefits, including 26.5 days holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

26.5 days holiday

Generous contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free use of swimming pool, library, and tennis courts

Discounts in shops and restaurants

Free entry to West Dean Gardens

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy dining or catering setting.
• Supervisory or team leader experience.
• Food Safety Level 1 and Allergen Awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and lead a small team.
• Ensure high-quality dining experience for students.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to keep service flowing.

Skills

Experience in food and beverage service

Strong customer service skills

Organised and reliable

Job description

Helping people find jobs in the local area since 2008

Location West Dean

Contract Permanent

Hours Part Time- 28 hours per week over 4 days, including bank holidays and weekends

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.