Assistant Mess Manager - Lincoln

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering and service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Mess Manager to oversee Compass Group UK&I catering operations. This full-time role requires a passion for exceptional food and customer service. Responsibilities include team management, budget monitoring, and ensuring the highest service standards. Ideal candidates should possess relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is necessary.
• Passion for exceptional customer service is key.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the team and manager to surpass expectations.
• Motivate team and assist with managing inventories.
• Manage tills and process payments effectively.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

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.

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

Company Overview

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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!