Mess Manager (Catering and Hospitality)

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Job Introduction

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Mess Manager (Hospitality/Catering) to perform and supervise the day to day activities in our onsite mess at one of our defence contracts.

You will promote and manage functions including planning, menus and costing in conjunction with the catering team - ensuring standards of service are achieved, maintained and developed.

If you have the ability to work on your own initiative within a team environment and can analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions, this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Role Responsibility

Demonstrate capabilities for the smooth running of the Mess, to the benefit of all members and residents
Efficient management of the Mess including daily catering and functions (hospitality)
Ensuring that we deliver high quality food service to all mess members and customers
Managing the team to ensure a smooth and efficient service delivery
Ensure all food is prepared to a high standard as per service level agreement, company policy and current legislation
Implement and maintain the Statutory and Company standards of hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessary.

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience in hospitality sector, including stock management, cash control and customer service
Proven experience of working to high level budgets
Experience of managing a team
Excellent communication skills and ability to build good relationships with clients
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety

Desirable

Experience of working in a military environment
IOSH and CIEH qualifications or equivalent
Proven experience of managing client relationships
Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team.

Package Description

Predominantly Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week - but occasional evening/weekend work will be required depending on events and functions. Flexibility is a must.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Salary	Up to £22,464
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/TP/RF203936/KS
Contract Type	Fixed Term – Full Time
Closing Date	09 August, 2015
Job Category	Hospitality
Business Unit	UK Government
Location	Tidworth, England
Posted on	27 July, 2015

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