Deputy Combined Mess Manager

Compass Group UK; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Deputy Combined Mess Manager. You will oversee catering and service operations, ensuring smooth kitchen and service counter management. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, customer service, and possesses strong team management skills. This role offers full-time hours with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Proven ability to manage teams effectively.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivating the team to stay on task.
• Managing inventories and monitoring budgets.
• Supporting and training team members.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Team management experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Deputy Combined Mess Managerr 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.

As an Deputy Combined Mess Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Patterns

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Relief coverage

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 & Attributes

• 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 support250+ 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.

Job Reference: com/2010/95443001/52769551/BU #Defence

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!