Assistant Manager, Woody's Bar
Annual Salary - £27,263
Hours per week – 35 Hours per week – Full Time
34 days’ annual leave
Thank you for your interest in the position of Woody’s Assistant Manager, part of Catering Licensed Trade team at Kent Students’ Union Trading Ltd (KUTL); KUTL is the commercial arm of Kent Students’ Union.
We are a vibrant, student-led organisation with a bright future ahead of us. After a challenging few years, we are going from strength to strength with a renewed focus and energy to amplify the voice of our members and ensure they have a fantastic student experience. Our driving force is our new strategy, which sets out our priorities over the next two years. Students are the reason Kent Students’ Union exists.
Information about the post
We are seeking someone who will be responsible for effectively managing Woody’s Bar and the spaces within and will have oversight of all operational areas of the bar and events that it holds. Woody’s is vibrant and versatile bar situated in the centre of the university of Kent’s campus - operational 7 days a week noon until midnight. It operates a full kitchen, bar and a coffee offering.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering consistency in all aspects of operations and will be tasked with working a combination of daytime, evening and weekend shifts. They will be responsible for staff development and management and will manage a team of student staff. They will be responsible for stock, ordering, quality control and will maximise profitability by increasing sales and controlling costs. They will be responsible for the health and safety of customers and staff, as well as the security of the building and ensure all relevant compliance processes are adhered to and documented. The post holder’s principal place of work will be Woody’s. However, in the future, it may be necessary for Kent Student’s Union to require you to work in other locations on the University of Kent Campus but you will be trained to do so.
Please only apply for this role if you have the relevant experience. As this is a Full-time role it would not be suitable for students currently studying.
Website
Kent Students' Union's website contains further background information about Kent Students' Union to help potential applicants. Potential applicants are encouraged to look at the website prior to applying; the website address is www.ksu.co.uk.
How to apply
To apply please submit your application on our recruitment portal at ksu.co.uk/careers. Please ensure that you pay particular attention in your application to detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification and note the criteria that is tested at application and at interview.
Applications Close: 9th August 2026, 23.59 pm
Interviews: To be confirmed
Further Information and Questions
If you would like any further information or for an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Johnny Fitzharris, Parkwood Operations Manager, [email protected]
For more information, please read our Recruitment Pack available on our careers page, ksu.co.uk/careers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,263.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
