Deputy Mess Manager

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

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Deputy Mess Manager at RAF Wyton. In this hands-on role, you'll support day-to-day operations and ensure high standards of food service and hygiene. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, previous supervisory experience, and a proactive attitude. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Access to Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on food shopping

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience in a hospitality or catering environment.
• Confident in using IT systems for scheduling, stock control, and reporting.
• High standards of hygiene and personal presentation.
• Flexible and proactive attitude with a can-do approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in delivering high-quality catering services.
• Lead, train, and motivate team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain top-tier cleanliness and hygiene across all work areas.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and health & safety standards.
• Provide outstanding customer service with a focus on excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

IT systems

Cash handling

Tools

Nexus

OurTime

Job description

Deputy Mess Manager

Join Our Team at RAF Wyton

Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service, leading a team, and helping create memorable dining experiences? We are looking for a proactive and motivated Assistant Catering and Accommodation Manager to join our team at RAF Wyton.

In this exciting and dynamic role, you'll support the Manager in the day-to-day operations of the site, ensuring high standards of food service, hygiene, and customer care. You'll lead by example, inspire your team, and step up to manage the unit in the manager's absence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being hands-on, both front and back of house, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Manager in delivering high-quality catering services
• Leading, training, and motivating team members to ensure smooth operations
• Maintaining top-tier cleanliness and hygiene across all work areas
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety and health & safety standards
• Providing outstanding customer service with a focus on excellence
• Managing stock, tills, cash handling, and IT systems such as Nexus and OurTime
• Working flexibly, including supporting functions and stepping into other units when needed

What We're Looking For:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Previous supervisory experience in a hospitality or catering environment
• Confident in using IT systems for scheduling, stock control, and reporting
• High standards of hygiene and personal presentation
• Flexible and proactive attitude with a can-do approach
• Experience in till and cash handling
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Confident in liaising with clients and leading teams

Desirable:

• Experience in a similar role within the catering or hospitality sector
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in managing or supervising people

What We Value:

• Integrity: Respect for colleagues and customers
• Health & Safety: Commitment to safe working practices
• Teamwork: Sharing knowledge and working collaboratively
• Responsibility: Taking ownership and seeing tasks through
• Passion: Pride in delivering a great job every day
• Flexibility: Adapting to meet business needs

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and play a vital role in our Mess operation, apply today and help us deliver a service we're proud of.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on food shopping at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and energy sector facilities. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.

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