Student Training Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager

The vacancy

Join Our Team as a Student Training Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager!

Are you passionate about the hospitality industry and eager to shape the future of aspiring professionals? DN Colleges is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic  Student Training Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager  to lead our vibrant Waterfront Restaurant and Coffee Shop. If you have a flair for leadership, a love for teaching, and a knack for creating memorable dining experiences, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As the Student Training Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager, you will:

Inspire and Lead:  Engage and motivate students in our training restaurant, helping them acquire new and current hospitality skills.

Drive Excellence:  Manage all aspects of the restaurant and coffee shop, ensuring high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service.

Boost Sales:  Oversee budgets, drive sales, and manage marketing and social media promotions.

Collaborate:  Work closely with the college marketing team and external stakeholders to plan and deliver exceptional events and student work experiences.

Support Learning:  Facilitate training and teaching, preparing students for successful careers in the hospitality industry.

What We Offer

Professional Development:  Opportunities for continuous learning and growth within the role.

Flexible Working:  Options for part-time work and job sharing.

Generous Holidays:  30 bookable days plus public holidays and two weeks at Christmas.

Supportive Environment:  A caring, safe, and inclusive workplace that values innovation, partnership, and responsibility.

About You

Qualifications:  Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, minimum Level 2 Maths and English, and a Food Safety Qualification.

Experience:  At least 3 years in the catering and hospitality industry, with front-of-house experience and a strong understanding of current industry trends.

Skills:  Excellent organisational and IT skills, proficiency in social media promotion, and a commitment to customer-focused, student-centred learning.

Personal Qualities:  A caring and professional manner, well-developed interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Join Us:

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a team that values ambition, support, and equality, apply now to become our Student Training Restaurant and Coffee Shop Manager. Help us create a thriving learning environment where students can excel and achieve their dreams.

Apply Today!

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our learners. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team!

As part of the recruitment process and in-line with keeping children safe in education we will conduct social media checks on candidates that are shortlisted. 

About us

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it. 

Health and fitness suite

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform 

​Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.

Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues. 

Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme 

Free Eye Care Vouchers 

Discounted Hair and Beauty services

On site nursery 

Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.

​In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing 

Lets Teach Programme
Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.