Front of House Supervisor - Residential Colleges
Job Description
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UNIVERSITY UNION | TE UNIANA O ŌTĀKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA
CAMPUS AND COLLEGIATE LIFE SERVICES | TE URU KAHIKA
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 five Front of House Supervisors to work in our busy Toroa College, Caroline Freeman College, Arana College, Te Rangihiroa College, and University College food service team.
These positions are 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 (February to November), located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
Hours of work are 40 hours per week, rostered shifts. Flexibility is required, including availability to work weekends. Positions will commence in February 2027.
The appointment range is $26.96 to $28.04 per hour. Top of range is $28.57 per hour.
While these positions will commence in these Colleges, if there is a need, these positions may be relocated to another Colleges 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 Executive Chef, Charlie Mancey via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
Applications quoting 2601574 will close on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as submitted and candidates may be asked to interview immediately. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
- Contact: Charlie Mancey
- Position details: Job Description
- Further Information: Department Website
- Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
- Location: About Dunedin
- Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Permanent
Salary Level and Range Assistant Supervisor/FOH Colleges (Range of Appointments $26.96 to $28.04 per hour, Top of Range $28.57)
Organisation
Catering
Job Function
Food and Hospitality Services
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