Mess Services Manager

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mess Services Manager to oversee the operations of their Officers and Sergeants Mess facilities in Edinburgh. This full-time role offers a balanced work-life environment and the chance to develop a rewarding career in hospitality. You will lead a talented team, manage front-line staff, and ensure exceptional service delivery while adhering to health and safety standards. With competitive benefits and opportunities for internal promotion, this position is perfect for someone passionate about the culinary arts and customer service.

Benefits

Discounted meals during shifts

Free on-site parking

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Benefits app with discounts

Training and apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in catering or hospitality.
• Ability to manage budgets and increase sales.

Responsibilities

• Supervise services within the Officers and WO Mess.
• Manage front-line staff and assist with event preparation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Supervisory Experience

Financial Awareness

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Redford Barracks in Edinburgh is currently looking to recruit a Mess Services Manager to lead the operation of our Officers and Sergeants Mess facilities, including food, beverage, and accommodation services. We operate these facilities in partnership with the military.

This role requires a candidate with excellent customer focus, flexibility, and a can-do attitude. It offers a good work-life balance and rewarding career prospects.

Aramark UK aims to promote work-life balance while working in hospitality, cultivating culinary careers within a world-leading organization. We provide contract catering services across the UK, including Defence, Judicial, private industry, and Education sectors. Our teams include some of the best culinary and catering talent in the UK.

Eligibility and Security Checks:

• You must be eligible to work in the UK and have resided in the country for more than 3 years.
• Security checks are essential for this role.

What we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, working 5 days over 7, including some weekends. Shifts range from 6 am to 11 pm.
• The annual salary is competitive and dependent on experience (DOE).
• Discounted meals during shifts, and free on-site parking.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, offering numerous discounts, including savings on groceries and weekend treats.
• Company benefits such as life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with buy options, and more.
• Opportunity to join a talented team with excellent career prospects and internal promotion opportunities.
• We prioritize employee development through training and apprenticeship schemes.

A day in the life of a Mess Services Manager:

• Supervising services within the Officers and WO Mess.
• Managing front-line staff, including recruitment and payroll.
• Assisting with event preparation and service delivery.
• Handling cash and operating tills.
• Supervising laundry, accommodation, mess-room, and janitorial services, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Ordering and rotating stock.

Ideal candidate profile:

• Residency in the UK for the past 3 years and legal right to work.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience in catering, food, hospitality, or retail, with a Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Financial awareness, including managing budgets and increasing sales.
• Strong numeracy, communication, and computer skills.

If interested, apply now to demonstrate your value to our team.

Job Reference: 577895.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

If you are already employed by Aramark, inform your line manager before applying.

About Aramark UK

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