Mess Receptionist
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Summer Seasonal
22 hours per week
5 out of 7 days
£13.21 per hour
Sodexo benefits
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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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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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