Mess Manager

Aramark NV; Camberley; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK seeks a Mess Manager for their operations at RMA Sandhurst. This full-time role involves overseeing daily mess activities, managing a team, and ensuring high-quality meal service for military personnel. Candidates must have resided in the UK for 3+ years, have supervisory experience, and be able to pass security checks. The company offers competitive salary, excellent training, and career development opportunities, with a strong focus on promoting from within.

Benefits

Free parking

Gym/swim access

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Resided in the UK for the past 3 years.
• Legal right to work and able to pass security vetting.
• Good financial awareness to manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the mess and manage the team.
• Organize hospitality functions and manage meal service.
• Complete company paperwork and handle cash operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Financial awareness

Customer service skills

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Mess Manager to join our team working at RMA Sandhurst, GU15 3EY.

You will be responsible for managing the Mess and your team, catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner services for mess members and accommodation for the live-in members.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

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

What we offer:

• This is a full-time position,37.5 hours per week. Shifts range between 5 out of 7 days 0630-2030, leaving most of your evenings free unless a function is in the mess - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality.
• Salary £28,489.00 /Hourly rate £14.56.
• Free parking, and gym/swim access at very low cost.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Scheme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Mess Manager:

• Overseeing the smooth day to day running of the mess; managing your team, ensuring the best service is available to the mess members and other military personnel. This includes meal service at breakfast, lunch and dinner and cleaning of the accommodation areas.
• Organising and managing hospitality functions and dinners.
• Completion of company paperwork.
• Reception duties, cash handling and till operation.
• Providing excellent customer service to the clients and dealing with complaints effectively and efficiently.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 3 years and have a legal right to work and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Good financial awareness and knowledge in managing budgets and growing sales.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

Job Reference 606995.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark UK:

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are also recognised as a Forces Friendly employer and hold the prestigious ERS Gold Award, reflecting our dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.