Christ’s College is seeking to appoint a permanent Buttery and Bar Assistant.
The post-holder will work within the Buttery (coffee shop) and College Bar, providing a professional, efficient and friendly service to students, staff, Fellows and visitors.
Coffee shop or bar experience will be a bonus but please do not be put off if you do not have the experience. We have great support, training and a customer service focused team in our bar. All we need is for you have the right attitude to learn.
What does it take to join our team?
A genuine desire to deliver the very best guest experience. Thinking your way around challenges. Stepping up when things get busy. Being keen to help and learn.
Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU
Salary: £25,880 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 13 July 2026
Vacancy Type: Permanent, full-time, 36.5 hours per week
The benefits on offer are many and include:
- 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
- A defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution
- A health cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical)
- A free meal when on duty
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment
Facilities on site include a College gym, a multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited car parking in central Cambridge.
For more details about the benefits of working at Christ's College, click here.
Christ's College is an equal opportunities employer.
To apply, please submit a completed application form (form below). Applications may be sent to jobs@christs.cam.ac.uk or posted for the attention of Thorunn Byrne, Head of HR, Christ’s College, St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU.
It should be noted that a successful candidate, who does not have an automatic right to work in the United Kingdom, will be subject to the visa requirements of the United Kingdom. The College will give informal advice and assistance but ultimately it will be the responsibility of the candidate to obtain the necessary visa. Please note that the College is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.