Looking for a flexible job on campus? Apply now to become a Bar and Catering Assistant in our Campus Shops...

BCUSU currently have 14 vacancies across our hospitality outlets:

• Eagle & Ball, City Centre Campus (Gopsal St, behind Curzon Building) - 8 positions available
• The Social Kitchen, City South Campus (ground floor) - 6 positions available

Eagle & Ball is a pub ran by your students' union. We serve pizzas, quesadillas, light bites and burgers and drinks from 12pm til 11pm. Our daily deals and weekly events make Eagle & Ball the best place on campus for affordable food and a chance to meet your friends. 

The Social Kitchen is the best spot at City South Campus for food and drink. Students use our space to eat and drink while studying, or for a chilled place to take a break from uni with friends. They're typically open 11am - 3pm and serve pizzas, burgers and quesadillas.

Across both outlets we have 14 positions available and you can choose your preference during the application process, however there is an expectation that if willing and required you may cover shifts across all our outlets. Any requirement to cover shifts will always be discussed with you in advance, once you have committed to a shift we expect fulfilment and reliability.

Job responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of the shop (serving customers, cleaning the kitchen/bar, preparing food, making drinks etc.)

• Deliver exceptional customer service

• Ensure high standards of cleanliness are always maintained

Who we're looking for

Successful applicants will be the first people students meet in our outlet. We are looking for people who are:

• Proactive and approachable 

• Trustworthy and reliable

• Comfortable working as part of a team

• Able to confidently act on their own initiative

• Willing to undergo necessary training to do the job 

Hours

Shifts are typically 3-6 hours in length and you work on a shift basis to ensure the opening hours of each venue can be fulfilled, click here to view our opening hours.

Our hospitality venues are closed on weekends but may require coverage of shifts for University Open Days or Applicant Taster Days. Please note, during quiet periods of the year our outlets may close or have less shifts available (during study breaks in Winter, Easter and the summer) 

Pay

£12.21 per hour

Deadline

Sunday 22nd June, 11pm. Late applications will not be considered and we may need to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so make sure you submit your application as soon as possible. 

We may have other recruitment opportunities throughout the academic year, keep an eye on bcusu.com/jobs and follow us on social media for future vacancies.  

Interviews

During week commening Monday 30th June.

Interviews are typically 30 minutes in length with the manager of the department. There will be various questions to help us identify that you have the skills and personal attributes that we value in our student staff. Online interviews can be offered.

How to apply

Submit your application online through the link below. All student staff members need to be enrolled BCU students, or be fully-enrolled by September 2025.

Selection process

Previous experience working in retail is helpful but is not essential. When you apply you are asked to provide a few sentences about yourself and why we should consider for this role. Use this opportunity to tell us why you think you would be a great member of our team. If you don’t have any previous experience, tell us about other times you have worked successfully as part of a team or where you’ve gained customer service experience in a different setting. 

Top tip: we select candidates for interview based on the shortlisting criteria listed in the job description. Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

Due to high volumes of applications we may only contact successful applicants.

Further information

BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs, by emailing studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application!