Mess Manager

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Job Introduction

Sodexo have a fantastic opportunity available, we are recruiting Mess Managers to join our busy teams based in Buckinghamshire. The role will support all services on site, including accommodation, catering, functions and host events.

The ideal applicant will be experienced in general management / operational management of staff and all related duties, they should come from either a hotelier, function management, catering or the armed forces.

Our wealth of experience partnering Government Agencies means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs. Our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce overall costs to the taxpayer.

Role Responsibility

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 EPA to discuss and agree job performance, objectives and development activities
To maintain professional work standards at all times
To care for all company equipment and ensure that any faults are reported to management
To act as duty manager ‘on call’ and holiday/weekend cover as directed by line manager

Ensure the prompt provision and efficient service of all meals and catering requirements at the specified time to the standards laid down in the KPI's
To take adequate steps to ensure the security of company and client property and monies under your control

Compile and agree an annual business plan with your line manager, and to be responsible for achieving all actions
Maintain excellent client relationships and communicate with the day to day client at every opportunity - holding at least a weekly review meeting

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge of working in a management role within the soft FM service industry
People management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing colleague performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Good numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety

Desirable

Soft FM specific technical skills including contract catering, hospitality, retail and cleaning knowledge and skills
Proven experience of managing client relationships within a contract environment

Package Description

£27,000 - £29,000 depending on experience

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.

Health and wellbeing incentives
Training and development opportunities
Reward and Recognition schemes
Flexible working considered
Volunteering days
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

All offers are subject to full security clearance checks

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, 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

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business. We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

Salary	£27,000 - £29,000 depending on experience
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/TP/RF8653-1/GA
Contract Type	Permanent
Closing Date	07 February, 2023
Job Category	Catering Management
Business Unit	UK Government
Location	RAF Halton, Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Posted on	10 November, 2022

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