Assistant Catering and accommodation Manager
Join Our Team at RAF Wyton
Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service, leading a team, and helping create memorable dining experiences? We are looking for a proactive and motivated Assistant Catering and accommodation Manager to join our team at RAF Wyton.
In this exciting and dynamic role, you’ll support the Manager in the day-to day operations of the site, ensuring high standards of food service, hygiene, and customer care. You'll lead by example, inspire your team, and step up to manage the unit in the manager’s absence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being hands-on, both front and back of house, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting the Manager in delivering high-quality catering services
* Leading, training, and motivating team members to ensure smooth operations
* Maintaining top-tier cleanliness and hygiene across all work areas
* Ensuring compliance with all food safety and health & safety standards
* Providing outstanding customer service with a focus on excellence
* Managing stock, tills, cash handling, and IT systems such as Nexus and OurTime
* Working flexibly, including supporting functions and stepping into other units when needed
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Previous supervisory experience in a hospitality or catering environment
* Confident in using IT systems for scheduling, stock control, and reporting
* High standards of hygiene and personal presentation
* Flexible and proactive attitude with a “can do” approach
* Experience in till and cash handling
* Excellent customer service and people skills
* Confident in liaising with clients and leading teams
Desirable
* Experience in a similar role within the catering or hospitality sector
* Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain)
* Experience in managing or supervising people
What We Value:
* Integrity: Respect for colleagues and customers
* Health & Safety: Commitment to safe working practices
* Teamwork: Sharing knowledge and working collaboratively
* Responsibility: Taking ownership and seeing tasks through
* Passion: Pride in delivering a great job every day
* Flexibility: Adapting to meet business needs
If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and play a vital role in our Mess operation, apply today and help us deliver a service we're proud of.
Benefits
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
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! #J-18808-Ljbffr