Mess Supervisor – Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG
Annual Salary: £24,325.38
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekends
Shifts: Typical shifts, 06:30-14:00, 14:30-22:00
At Aramark UK, we’re looking for a passionate Mess Supervisor to lead our team and deliver exceptional service to the Armed Forces community. This is your chance to combine leadership, hospitality, and purpose in a role that truly counts.
Benefits
- Free uniform and on‑site parking.
- Access to our Employee Benefits App – online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and hundreds of discounts (including your weekly shop!)
- Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more), and more.
- Career growth – we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you thrive.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the smooth running of the Officers’ Mess (dining, bar, events), managing your team and ensuring top‑notch service for members and military personnel.
- Ensure adherence to Food safety, Hygiene and Compliance.
- Supervise, train and support front‑of‑house staff.
- Assist in stock control, ordering, and inventory checks.
- Assist with scheduling and rota planning.
- Organise and deliver hospitality functions and formal dinners.
- Handle reception duties, cash management, and company paperwork.
- Provide outstanding customer service and resolve issues effectively.
Qualifications
- UK residency for the past 3 years and eligibility to work in the UK (security checks required).
- Previous customer‑facing or food service experience.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Must be over 18.
- Operations administration and ability to be adaptable and work under pressure.
- Computer literacy and strong organisational skills.
About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
EOE / EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote diversity of background, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation and age.
Job reference: 646892.
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Annual Salary: £24,325.38Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekendsShifts: Typical shifts, 06:30-14:00, 14:30-22:00
At Aramark UK, we’re looking for a passionate Mess Supervisor to lead our team and deliver exceptional service to the Armed Forces community. This is your chance to combine leadership, hospitality, and purpose in a role that truly counts.
Benefits
- Free uniform and on‑site parking.
- Access to our Employee Benefits App – online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and hundreds of discounts (including your weekly shop!)
- Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy more), and more.
- Career growth – we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you thrive.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the smooth running of the Officers’ Mess (dining, bar, events), managing your team and ensuring top‑notch service for members and military personnel.
- Ensure adherence to Food safety, Hygiene and Compliance.
- Supervise, train and support front‑of‑house staff.
- Assist in stock control, ordering, and inventory checks.
- Assist with scheduling and rota planning.
- Organise and deliver hospitality functions and formal dinners.
- Handle reception duties, cash management, and company paperwork.
- Provide outstanding customer service and resolve issues effectively.
Qualifications
- UK residency for the past 3 years and eligibility to work in the UK (security checks required).
- Previous customer‑facing or food service experience.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Must be over 18.
- Operations administration and ability to be adaptable and work under pressure.
- Computer literacy and strong organisational skills.
About Aramark UK
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
EOE / EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote diversity of background, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation and age.
Job reference: 646892.
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