Deputy Mess 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.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your family
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
* Discounts on food shopping at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cash rewards on spending across various brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
* Share discounts and offers with friends and family
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and energy sector facilities. We value passionate individuals committed to delivering excellent customer service at all levels.
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