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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Mess Manager

Salary Range
£11 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
Catterick, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Your Aramark journey starts here!
Are you looking to work in a fun but busy environment as part of a team delivering service and to an array of customers?
Do you have previous hospitality management experience?
Are you looking for a new role, mainly Monday – Friday with occasional weekends?
We are currently recruiting for a Mess Manager to be a part of our integral team in Marne Barracks, Catterick Garrison DL10 7NP
What's in it for you

  • £11.24 per hour
  • Full time! 40 hours a week, usually Monday – Friday but some occasional weekend work will be required due to functions etc.
  • Life insurance
  • Free parking
  • Discounted meals when on shift
  • Pension contribution
  • Cycle 2 Work scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Love2Shop discounts
  • You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within!
  • As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided, we do not look for experience, we need a good attitude and the willingness to learn.

What you'll be doing
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Efficient management of the Mess which caters breakfast, lunch and dinner for mess members and accommodation for live-in members.
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  • Managing your team, making sure the best service is available to our customer whilst the unit is open
  • To oversee a smooth day to day running of the mess’s
  • Organizing day to day hospitality functions and dinners
  • Motivating and leading your team, leading by example
  • Provide excellent customer service to the clients and deal with complaints effectively and efficiently.
  • Efficient management of functions, hospitality, and events
  • Ensuring that we deliver high quality customer service to the mess members and other military personnel

Experience*
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  • Experience of running high volume hospitality
  • Previous operational experience working within a mess, contract catering, hotel or restaurant environment
  • Must be able to show good leadership skills, this role would suit someone looking to move up the management ladder
  • Good financial awareness and knowledge in managing budgets and growing sales
  • Previous experience in functions and events management and have a deep appreciation and respect for traditions
  • Good PC skills
  • Excellent numeracy skills; strong written and verbal skills
  • Food Hygiene Certificate Level 3 – desirable but not essential as training is provided
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation

About Aramark*

  • Northern Europe - Our Mission*

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
*Northern Europe - About Aramark*
Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.
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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.24 per hour

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mess Manager roles across Aramark's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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