Mess Waiter

Mess Waiter (SZ1 – Internal & External)

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

Apply before: 15 November 2025

Ref No: 118; Issued date: 31 October 2025

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal

British Gurkhas Nepal (Kathmandu)

Nepal

No. Of Vacancies: 1

About the job:

Introduction:

The Mess Waiter/Waitress is responsible for serving Core meals, Bar snacks, Tea & Coffee, Tea & Toast and drinks at dinning, Ante room, bar and related functions. Serve during Mess Functions and other BGN events as required and directed by the Line Manager.

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 (including weekends).

Job description/ Responsibilities:

• The day to day serving of core meals (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner), Bar snacks and drinks at mess and function.
• Looking after and serving tea/coffee for official meetings as per event organizer/visit programmes.
• Reception of Visitors at Mess and providing room key for guest according to accommodation booking sheet.
• Serving for food and drink according to the Guest’s order.
• Assisting to Senior waiter / Mess No.1 during monthly inventory of Mess items.
• Displaying new arrival drinks at bar.
• Waiting on Mess members during Mess opening time.
• Cleaning Mess silver and other Mess property on regular basis or weekly basis as when it requires.
• Reporting any breakages, losses and maintenances matters to Senior waiters for further action.
• The maintaining Physically the inventory of mess cutleries, crockeries and Glasses which are issued from stores and securing the mess property & ASU property at the end of the day. 
• Cleanliness standard of both the messes (Yatri Mess and Kathmandu Mess) to be always maintained.
• Maintaining and refilling the Bar stocks of beverages and using FIFO system during refilling.
• Daily inventory of beverages, EPNS items day to day in order to avoid losses, assist mess no. 1 for the daily calculation to produce mess bill of the visitors and mess members.
• All the soil linen is accounted and sent for washing and collecting next day.
• Stand in when Mess No1 is on leave.
• Be flexible for last minute functions, oddly hours work and change of duty.
• Picking up beverages requisition, General requisitions from vendors/ ASU stores / QM store on monthly basis.
• 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/Waitress 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. 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)

Qualifications:

• Minimum SLC/SEE education is essential.
• Good understanding of spoken and written instruction in English and Nepali language.
• Knowledge of Food and Beverage (F&B), Catering menu in terms of Food and Drinks and F&B services.
• Teamwork and adaptability – ability to work well in a team as a multi skilled waiter in all the outlets and adjust to changing routines for special events.
• A Hospitality Qualification will be considered an advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a similar serving, assisting, or hospitality-related role.
• Proven experience in delivering responsibilities effectively and efficiently with a good customer service skill.

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 
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at pace

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 47,885.00 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 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
• Food and Beverage Skills and Knowledge
• Customer Service Orientation
• House Keeping / Cleaning Skill
• Knowledge of Cleaning Techniques
• Health and Safety Awareness and Physical Stamina
• Communication Skill

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 250 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-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk
• Please include “Job Advert 118” in your subject line.
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the month of December 2025, at the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN).

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-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk