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College Butler

Following a reorganisation of the Catering Services, Hertford wishes to appoint a new full-time (37.5 hours) College Butler on a permanent basis, working at our main site in central Oxford.

The salary will be between £32,000 to £36,000 per annum depending upon experience.

The College’s catering operation comprises the College Kitchen led by the Head Chef, and front of house operations (Hall, SCR, Buttery café and Bar) led by the Catering Services Manager.  A combination of large-scale meal catering and dedicated fine dining features throughout the calendar year with significant conference and private event catering in the vacations.  Term-time dining for college members includes regular meal services 7 days per week, alongside internal event dining, College events and private hire.

Reporting to the Catering Services Manager, the College Butler is responsible for hospitality and service in the Senior Common Room (SCR), at High Table and other high-profile college events.

The successful candidate will have a proven experience as a Butler, Food & Beverage Services Supervisor/Manager, or similar role in the private, educational or corporate sector.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional, with excellent customer services skills, good leadership and team management skills, is well organised and has a comprehensive knowledge of catering and formal dining etiquette.

In return we offer a friendly and supportive work environment, with an opportunity for training and career development, and a generous benefits package including a pension scheme with the ability to select your contribution level, 28 days holiday plus bank holiday, an employee discount platform with access to thousands of retail discounts, social events and many more.

For the full job description and further details of the application process, please see the further particulars attached below.

Further Particulars

Application Form

Recruitment Monitoring Form

Applications

Applications can be emailed to hr@hertford.ox.ac.uk.  Please include the following attachments:

  1. CV (maximum 3 sides of A4)
  2. Covering letter detailing how your experience, skills and qualifications meet the criteria for the post
  3. A completed Application Form

Applicants are also asked to complete and return a Recruitment (Equal Opportunities) Monitoring Form, provided that they are happy to do so.

Closing date: 9am Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews will take place either Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th November 2026