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Mess Receptionist

Job in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19, England, UK
Listing for: Sodexo Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Summer Seasonal
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13.21 GBP Hourly GBP 13.21 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

22 hours per week

5 out of 7 days

£13.21 per hour

Sodexo benefits

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Job Description

As an Armed Forces Mess Receptionist at RAF Halton Aylesbury HP22 5PG
. You'll be integral to the smooth running of the reception area providing professional approach and being the first point of contact for clients/customers visiting the organisation. Your organisational skills will ensure that everything behind the scenes operates efficiently, while providing the support needed by our Mess manager.

What You’ll Do
  • To continue to develop one's own skills and knowledge within the position, including any required training courses
  • To maintain excellent client/customer relationships
  • To attend team briefs, huddles and meetings as required
  • To attend your performance development review to discuss job standards and agree development activities
  • To maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times
  • To maintain high levels of personal hygiene and wear the appropriate uniform and PPE as required
  • To care for all available resources including equipment, materials and supplies as directed
  • To report any near miss occurrences, accidents or faulty equipment to management
  • To ensure effective communication with line manager, team, customer and client organisation
  • To maintain all areas of responsibility to the set service standards and in line with applicable service offer
  • Responsible for accommodation bookings, function bookings, allocation of room keys, and day to day catering requests
  • Responsible for monies for casual messing, stamps, and cashing of cheques, balancing all monies daily
  • Provision of casual Mess bills according to Sodexo and customer/client procedures
  • To greet all Mess guests and deal with any queries as required
  • To answer telephone and distribute messages to relevant parties
  • Receive, sort and distribute mail as required
  • To assist in administration and completion of the ration and messing accounts as required
  • To carry out administration duties and clerical assistance to the Mess manager as required
  • To provide support for any additional ad‑hoc services provided as required, for example administrative or office support
  • Process all information with discretion and strict confidentiality in order to comply with data protection and other security requirements
  • To carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by management
What You Bring
  • A strong team-oriented attitude and excellent interpersonal communication skills, making you the key "people person" on site.
  • The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and stay calm under pressure.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is a plus, but if you're quick to adapt and have strong computer skills, we'd love to hear from you.
  • A desire to grow and advance your career. Development opportunities and apprenticeships are available for those eager to progress.
What we offer
  • On-the-job training with experienced professionals
  • Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
  • Career development opportunities within Sodexo
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
  • Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
  • Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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