Mess Manager

Compass Group UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Mess Manager to oversee day-to-day services and hospitality functions. You will manage a team to ensure stock and kitchen needs are met while delivering excellent catering. The ideal candidate has management experience in contract catering and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Free onsite swimming pool access

Discounted event tickets

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Digital GP access

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and exercise classes

Cash rewards program

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Management experience in contract catering or facilities management.
• Experience in catering/cooking.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day services and hospitality for functions.
• Manage a team to meet stock and kitchen needs.
• Ensure excellent catering delivery.

Skills

Management experience within contract catering

Hands-on catering/cooking

Great communication skills

Passion for food and drink

Team leadership

Quality driven management style

Results oriented

Knowledge of Food Hygiene & Health and Safety

Financial acumen

Computer literate

Job description

Overview

• £32,782 Per Annum
• 40 hours per week

The Mess Manager will oversee the day to day services and hospitality for any functions. You will manage a team ensuring that stock and kitchen needs are met whilst ensuring the excellent delivery of the catering and maintaining high standards throughout the accommodation. As the Mess Manager you'll have full financial responsibility, working with the client to produce weekly and monthly financial reports.

Responsibilities

The Mess Manager will oversee the day to day services and hospitality for any functions. You will manage a team ensuring that stock and kitchen needs are met whilst ensuring the excellent delivery of the catering and maintaining high standards throughout the accommodation. As the Mess Manager you\'ll have full financial responsibility, working with the client to produce weekly and monthly financial reports.

Qualifications

• Management experience within contract catering, defence or soft services facilities management
• Experience in hands on catering/cooking
• Great Communication skills
• Good understanding and passion for food and drink
• The ability to build and lead an effective team
• Have high standards and a quality driven management style
• Results orientated and motivated to achieve measurable results
• Sound knowledge of Food Hygiene & Health and Safety
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Computer literate

Benefits

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Free onsite swimming pool access
• Discounted Event tickets
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

About Us

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.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!