Assistant Mess Manager

Compass Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Mess Manager to oversee all catering and service operations on a full-time basis. This role involves motivating the team, managing budgets, and delivering exceptional customer service. Candidates should have prior experience in a similar position and strong organisational skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Passionate about exceptional customer service.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated individual always looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivate the team to keep everyone on task.
• Assist with managing inventories and budgets.
• Manage tills and process payments.
• Support and train teams, leading from the front.

Skills

Customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation

Job description

Assistant Mess Manager - RAF Digby

We're recruiting an experienced Assistant Mess Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

Could you shine as Defence's next Assistant Mess Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Responsibilities

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Qualifications

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Have experience managing teams
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!