Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality - Rotherham
2 days ago
High Peak
Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality Hours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year round) Duration; Permanent Salary; £29,455 to £33,487 (depending on experience and qualifications) a year + benefits Location; Rotherham College, Rotherham Are you an experienced Professional Chef with a strong understanding of Front-of-House (FOH) operations? We are seeking a dynamic Lecturer to join our dedicated Catering & Hospitality team, operating within a dual-purpose framework: delivering high-quality training and expanding our commercial operations, including our successful training restaurant and events service. About the Role This crucial role is designed to bridge the gap between kitchen production and customer service, ensuring our students gain the cohesive, industry-standard experience required for high-level employability. You will directly contribute to the College’s strategic goals for growth, financial sustainability, and educational excellence. The role of lecturer is to equip our students with skills for their future through the delivery of outstanding education and training and inspire students to achieve their potential. This role offers you the opportunity to do this every day. It is the job satisfaction that comes from this that makes a teaching role special. As a Lecturer focused on both Culinary Skills and Hospitality integration, your duties will include: Teaching and Learner Development • Deliver engaging, industry-relevant practical and theory sessions in professional cookery and related subjects., • Mentor students and support their progress towards achieving qualifications (including Apprenticeships) and full employment readiness., • Contribute to menu planning, costing, and delivery for both the curriculum and our college’s restaurant (The Wharncliffe) and other commercial events., • Work collaboratively with the Front of House Lecturer to ensure the seamless, professional operation of the commercial restaurant and events service. Enhanced Commercial Viability: Driving income generation and profitability through expanded restaurant and event operations. Curriculum Quality: Ensuring high-quality delivery and assessment aligned with industry and qualification standards. Student Employability: Modelling and facilitating the vital coordination between kitchen and service roles. Join us to drive innovation, bridge key departmental functions, and shape the careers of our future hospitality leaders. You will… • You will have proven experience as a Professional Chef in a demanding commercial hospitality environment as well as a strong understanding of front-of-house operations and excellent customer service principles. You will have teaching experience in an educational or training setting. Previous experience with apprenticeships would be desirable too., • You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to inspire learners with a strong commitment to maintaining professional and educational standards with further and higher education., • You will need a relevant vocational qualification (minimum Level 3 or equivalent) in a culinary/hospitality subject. You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths., • It is important for all of our staff to be experienced and skilled in their roles therefore, you will also need a recognised Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET). You will have relevant teaching experience is had as this person technically will be the only qualified lecturer in the department Our excellent benefits and rewards package: • Access to local government or teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%), • Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period, • Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons, • Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service, • Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing., • Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles, • Free Parking available at all of our sites, • Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications, • New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for RNN Group, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.