Mess Manager

Position: Mess Manager (Permanent)
Location: Greetham

Mess Manager - Kendrew Barracks Officers Mess
£27300 per annum

40 hours per week

Monday to Friday, working some weekends

Free meal on shift

Free Parking

Uniform provided

We're recruiting an experienced Mess Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Mess Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you shine as Defence's next Mess Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:

Preparing delicious food to the highest standards

Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service

Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans

Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets

Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales

Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations

Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role

Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Mess Manager will:

Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service

Have a minimum of two years of catering experience

Have experience managing teams in a similar role

Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen

Have excellent communication and organisational skills

Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

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.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because

diversity is our strength