Hospitality Lecturer
Closing in 17 days (25 May 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £31,350 - £36,202 per annum (FTE)
Employer: UCS College Group
Location: Taunton College , Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 25 May 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Salary
£31,350 – £36,202 per annum (FTE)
*Plus 20.3% Employer pension Contribution
37 hours
Permanent – All Year Round (AYR)
What will I be doing?
The Quantock Restaurant at Taunton College is a modern, realistic working environment (RWE) which comprises of a training kitchen and 60 cover restaurant. The purpose is to prepare students for careers within the hospitality industry, integrating both theoretical and technical delivery fulfilling requirements of various qualifications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Hospitality department, which has proven to be hugely successful for both students, employers and the community alike.
We are seeking an individual to support the development of the Catering and Hospitality provision due to the increase of student numbers and the diverse range of activities created by the existing teams. Ideally the candidate will have experience in both front and back of house within a prestigious hospitality business.
Part of the role will include responsibility for supporting the smooth running of the Quantock Restaurant and kitchen throughout the varied opening hours, this will include regular evenings on a weekly basis. The candidate will also provide an outstanding learning experience for all students whilst maintaining an exceptional dining experience for our restaurant guests.
They will support the existing team in the planning and running of the sessions in the Quantock Restaurant and kitchen, recent experience within a professional working kitchen is highly desirable. This will also include responsibility for delivering theoretical modules of study across several levels of cohorts.
We would welcome any queries regarding this role.
The successful applicants will be an individual who want to join a dynamic team who work in a challenging environment, has a real commitment to the development of skills and knowledge within the catering industry, as well as a desire to influence the growth of the sector as a whole.
What is in it for me?
UCS College Group offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
Discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity