Mess Centre Manager
| Posting date: | 16 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,538.08 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2025 |
| Location: | Salisbury, SP4 8QT |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1324814/142002 |
Summary
- 40 hours per week
- 5 out of 7 - Primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as business needs arise.
- Standard shift pattern: 08:00 – 16:30 (can be discussed on interview). Occasional alternative shifts may be required to meet business needs, including evenings and weekends.
- £33,538.08 per annum
- Sodexo rewards and benefits
Job Introduction
Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.
Sodexo is looking for a proactive and dedicated individual to join our team as a Mess Centre Manager at Larkhill Garrison. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent leadership and organisational skills to take charge of the day-to-day operations of a Mess, ensuring a high standard of service for all members and residents.
What you’ll do:
- Supervise and manage the daily activities of the Mess, ensuring the smooth running of all services to benefit members and residents.
- Collaborate with the catering team to promote and manage functions, including planning, menu creation, and costing.
- Ensure that service standards outlined in the Schedule of Requirements (SOR) and quantity tables are consistently met and maintained.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the PMC/RSM and mess committee, while promoting Sodexo’s values and services.
- Plan, organise, and oversee the delivery of all services within the Mess operational area, ensuring effective and efficient operations.
- Monitor and develop service standards as specified in the service level agreement, KPIs, and contractual terms and conditions for the assigned operational business area.
- Contribute to the growth of services, meeting client and commercial expectations, while maintaining strict budgetary control in line with both client and Sodexo objectives.
- Embrace and implement the principles of Collaborative Business Relationships (BS11000), aligned with Sodexo’s vision and values.
- Manage and develop the performance of a team of direct reports, ensuring a high level of engagement and productivity.
- All practices are in line with Sodexo policies and procedures and those set out within Health and Safety and Food safety guidelines/legislation
What you bring:
- Knowledge of working in a management role within the soft FM service industry
- Leadership skills and knowledge
- People management skills including general HR skills in recruitment, training and managing employee performance including disciplinary and grievance procedures.
- Good numerical, interpersonal and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
- Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
- Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
- Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions
Desirable:
- Experience of working within military environment
- Previous experience in effectively managing in a similar role
- Health and Safety qualification equivalent to IOSH managing safely
- Soft FM specific technical skills including contract catering, hospitality, retail and cleaning knowledge and skills
- Proven experience of managing client relationships within a contract environment
- Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!