Kitchen Shift Leader

Permanent - full time - 37 hours per week £24,646.44 (Pay review due 1st April 2026).

HUSU – Join a vibrant, student‑focused hospitality team

We’re on the lookout for an energetic, hands‑on Kitchen Shift Leader to become a key part of our friendly, established team at HUSU. If you thrive in a lively environment, enjoy leading others, this role offers the perfect blend of pace and people.

With rota-based shifts including evenings and weekends, you’ll be right at the heart of our busy kitchen operation. In return, you’ll enjoy a healthier work-life balance than most hospitality roles, with quieter spring and summer periods and little to no trading between Christmas and New Year.

A little bit about us

Hull University Students’ Union is a registered charity, with a large trading subsidiary; Our vision mission and values are set out below.

Vision: For every student to feel, seen, heard, valued and empowered.

Mission: HUSU exists to champion student priorities helping you succeed in your studies and beyond. As your Students’ Union, we represent your voice to the University of Hull and to other representative bodies, making sure your academic interests and wellbeing are supported. We offer loads of opportunities to get involved, from societies and sports to events, campaigns, and student-led change. Whether you are here to meet new people, make a difference, or just enjoy your time at university, we are here to support your journey and help build a community where everyone feels they belong.

Our Trading Subsidiary provides an on campus Bar in partnership with J D Wetherspoon, a mini-supermarket in partnership with SPAR, and our nightclub and live gig space Asylum.

Our Values:

Inclusive - We are committed to fostering equity, diversity, Inclusion and belonging, by continuously adapting our services to meet the evolving needs of our members.

Innovative – We look to the future seeking new opportunities, collaborations and partnerships; we are imaginative, creative and progressive

Positive – We continually work to improve your Union, we are confident, optimistic and solution focused.

Fun – We focus on making your time at university as enjoyable as possible.

Supportive – We listen, look out for your best interests and make sure your voice is heard.

About the Role

The Kitchen Shift Leader role is essential to deliver friendly, efficient customer service, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all of our customers, and maintaining a focus on retaining and attracting new customers. 

Lead, inspire and support your team to deliver delicious, well-presented dishes at pace, ensuring our customers receive their food within 10 minutes, every time. 

To run shifts and, working unsupervised, to achieve the following on a day-to-day basis:

• excellent customer service
• preparing and serving food to the correct specification
• maintaining a clean, safe and legal workplace
• adhering to Wetherspoon’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to a high standard, quickly and efficiently
• Lead shifts with confidence, delegating tasks and supporting your team
• Maintain excellent hygiene, safety and cleanliness throughout the kitchen
• Manage deliveries, minimise waste and follow all company procedures
• Keep up to date with menus, promotions and in-house training
• Contribute to team meetings and support continuous improvement

The full job description can be found here: Kitchen Shift Leader Job Description - March 2026.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive, hardworking individual with a positive attitude to join our team. In return, we offer a supportive environment with training and development opportunities

Essential criteria

• 5 GCSE level/equivalent – grade C and above, including English and Maths.
• Experience working within a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Experience supervising and leading a small team

Desirable criteria

• Food Hygiene Level 2
• Customer service/hospitality experience
• Food and drink service 

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset, so we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and help staff thrive both professionally and personally. Alongside the benefits, you’ll have access to development opportunities to grow your skills and achieve your full potential within a innovative and supportive environment.

• Generous annual leave entitlement - 27 days plus bank holidays plus 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year
• Employer funded Health Cash Plan 
• Pension Scheme
• Exclusive discounts in our SPAR shop, Wetherspoon Sanctuary, and Asylum, plus an opportunity to get free tickets to events.
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Shopping discounts and rewards
• On-site parking at a minimal cost
• Discounted membership at Hull University Sport and Fitness Centre
• One day paid Volunteering day a year
• Option to attend all staff event days

• Staff feeding includes a meal and a drink from a selection of the menu.
• Commercial bonus scheme.

Additional Information

We are committed to ensuring our workforce accurately reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs or disability.

All candidates will be treated equally and all appointments made on merit.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role please email HUSU-HR@hull.ac.uk or telephone 01482 466323.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Closing date: Sunday 29th March 2026, 23:00