Mess Receptionist
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- Job reference: SDX/TP/2322673/158931
- Location: Aylesbury
- Job type: Part Time - 22 hours per week
- Salary: 13.21 plus Sodexo benefits
- Closing date: 09 July 2026
About the role
- 22 hours per week
- 5 out of 7 days
- £13.21 per hour
- Sodexo benefits
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Job Description:
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.
What You’ll Do:
- 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 causal 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
What You Bring
- 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.
What we offer
- 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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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Aylesbury, United Kingdom, HP22 5PG
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