Mess Manager - Hamworthy Barracks

Compass Group UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is looking for a Mess Manager in Poole to oversee daily services and manage a team. This role requires strong management experience in catering and a passion for food. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including free meals, onsite parking, and wellness classes. Ideal candidates will have high standards in quality management and the ability to achieve measurable results.

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

Cash rewards

Free wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day services and hospitality for functions.
• Manage the team to ensure stock and kitchen needs are met.
• Have full financial responsibility and produce financial reports.

Skills

Management experience within contract catering

Hands on catering/cooking experience

Great communication skills

Understanding and passion for food and drink

Ability to build and lead a team

High standards and quality driven management style

Results oriented

Knowledge of Food Hygiene & Health and Safety

Financial and commercial acumen

Computer literate

Job description

Mess Manager- Hamworthy Barracks

• £31,967 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.

We're looking for applications from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• 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

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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.

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!