Mess Waiter

Mess Waiter (SZ2 – Internal & External)

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Apply before 09 March 2025

Ref No: 91; Issued date: 25 February 2025

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)

British Gurkhas Nepal Pokhara BGN(P)

Nepal

About the job:

Introduction:

The Mess Waiter is responsible to the Mess Manager/ assists Mess Manager for the smooth functioning of the BGN(P) Mess’s outlets (Bar, dining hall and Mess accommodations).

In BGN, our civilians underpin and facilitate our ability to recruit Gurkhas into the British Army.   In BGN we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work.

We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train, and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. All job adverts in BGN are subject to fair and open competition.

This position is advertised at 40 hours per week in shift system.

Job description:

• In charge of all the accommodation store /mess property store/ Bar store and Accommodation Services Unit (ASU) items store.
• Making sure all the “Mise en Place” in hand and be physically responsible to execute day-to-day tasks, running of dining, bar with support of mess waiters.
• Produce and clear visitors’ mess bills prior to their departure in liaison with line managers.
• Carrying out bar stock check daily and collect the bar chits for enabling for further accounting process/mess bill.
• Checking standards and preparation of rooms for visitor’s use.
• Reporting all breakages, damages, and losses of Mess property ASAP to the Mess Manager.
• Any other task directed by the Line Manager.
• This is not an exhaustive list.

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities:

• Checking cleanliness of all the Mess outlets including toilets.
• He/She is to ensure that healthy stock of wine and other drink is maintained in order to meet the daily consumption.
• He/She is to take a lead for setting up bar with the help of mess waiters at every function.
• Receiving drinks and associated amenities from suppliers or duty-free store and ASU Store for mess use and cross checking to be carried out as per the list.
• He/She is responsible for collecting documents from Dispatch desk in a daily basis.
• He/She is to stand in for Mess Managers duty while Mess manager is on leave.
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by the Line Manager.
• This is not an exhaustive list.

You will be an individual with energy, enthusiasm and experience who will relish the opportunity of working in BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. Mess Waiter is to follow the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team. Candidate should be able to work well in a team understanding the duty. The individual must be able to demonstrate the behaviours which is available as a link below.

Success Profiles (click here to learn about Behaviours required for this job)

You must have:

• Excellent written/spoken English and Nepali language skills.
• Proven experience and training are essential for this role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently with good sense of customer service.
• ‘3 years’ experience with SLC/SEE education is essential.
• You should have good Knowledge of Health and Safety / Food safety / Fine Dining / Food and Beverage Service skill / First Aid and General knowledge of mess accommodation.
• You should have leadership to carry out assigned tasks and Clerical skill with IT knowledge for the role.
• You will be assessed on your English language skills, IT skills and Mess Waiter skills test to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.
• Having a Hospitality Qualification is an advantage.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: See this Success Profiles (please ensure you have read this and are well conversant with the behaviours asked for selection and interview).

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at pace

Benefits & Working Environment:

Salary 66,242.00 NPR per month (Permanent).

• Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
• Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF) & CIT - Voluntarily.
• Annual leave 25 days and public holidays 10 days.
• 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate dependents.
• Child allowance of NPR 3,000.00 per child up to 18 years.
• Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all terms and conditions and pay-related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Things you need to know:

Security Check:

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal.

Selection process details:

To qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process, you will be assessed on your:

• English language skills
• IT skills
• Mess Waiter skills

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Success Profiles (Please ensure you have read this and are well conversant to the behaviours asked for)

Candidates will be required to provide Prior Employment details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience using the BGN Application Form ONLY. NO CV’s to be attached.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability of Maximum 400 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role. (Please don’t repeat your Job history and Qualifications/Training in this section).

Nationality requirements:

Open to Nepali nationals only.

Apply and further information:

• Please use this Application Form.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be:
• Emailed to: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
• Please include “Job Advert 91” in your subject line.
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the month of March 2025, at the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) camp in Pokhara.

Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will be disqualify for this job and future employment with BGN.

Contact point for applicants:

Email: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk