Assistant Mess Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is hiring an Assistant Mess Manager to oversee catering operations for Defence. Candidates should have a passion for customer service and prior experience in a similar role. This full-time position involves managing teams, processing payments, and ensuring high standards of service. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and empowers staff to thrive.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Ability to motivate the team to achieve goals.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with management.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Manage inventories, budgets, and action plans.
• Process payments and manage tills.
• Support and train teams for effective performance.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation

Job description

Job Introduction

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:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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

Our ideal Deputy Combined Mess Manager will:

• 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!