Position: Mess Manager

Department: Administration / Facilities

Location: West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand

Job Summary The Mess Manager is responsible for the overall management and smooth operation of the mess/canteen, including food quality, hygiene, staff supervision, inventory, procurement, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day operations of the mess and ensure timely meal service at our sites.
- Plan menus in coordination with management and caterer/chef.
- Monitor food quality, taste, quantity, and presentation.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
- Supervise cooks, kitchen helpers, servers, cleaners, and other mess staff.
- Maintain attendance, duty rosters, and staff discipline.
- Monitor food stocks, groceries, kitchen supplies, and consumables.
- Coordinate procurement and ensure optimum inventory levels.
- Check incoming materials for quality and quantity.
- Maintain records of daily meals, consumption, purchases, wastage, and expenses.




- Control food costs and minimize wastage.
- Handle complaints and feedback from residents/employees and take corrective action.
- Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of kitchen, dining area, utensils, and equipment.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors as required.
- Ensure adherence to company policies and applicable food-safety regulations.
- Prepare periodic operational and expense reports for management.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- 4+ years of experience in mess, hostel, institutional catering, canteen, or food-service management.
- Valuable knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen operations.
- Strong supervision and people-management skills.
- Basic knowledge of inventory and cost control.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer knowledge, particularly MS Excel and reporting.
- Ability to work flexible hours and handle operational issues effectively.

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