Mess Manager
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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
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mess Manager roles across Aramark's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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