Front of House Supervisor

Sodexo Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Front of House Supervisor to enhance operations at Denison Barracks. You will lead a team to provide excellent service in food and bar outlets while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have a hospitality background and experience in supervisory roles. This position includes a competitive hourly rate and various benefits aimed at career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally with catering or food service knowledge.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house operations across bar and food outlets.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular safety walks to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday with some weekend cover, 10am–6pm
• £13.21 per hour
• Sodexo benefits

Job Description

Are you a people person with a passion for great service? Sodexo is looking for a dedicated Front of House Supervisor to join our team at Denison Barracks, Hermitage (RG18 9TP). In this customer-facing role, you’ll lead front‑of‑house operations across our bar and food outlets, ensuring a warm, professional experience for our Armed Forces personnel. If you’re ready to step into a role where your leadership, energy, and service standards truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Lead by example—ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, to a high standard, and with a positive team atmosphere.
• Maintain excellent cleanliness and hygiene standards across all front‑of‑house areas.
• Work closely with catering management and chefs to keep service running smoothly.
• Promote strong health and safety practices—identifying and reporting any potential hazards.
• Conduct regular safety walks to ensure a safe environment for customers and staff.
• Hold weekly team huddles to communicate updates, goals, and successes.
• Support and guide your team through ongoing feedback, coaching, and encouragement.

What you bring

• Experience in a similar role, ideally with catering or food service knowledge and some supervisory experience.
• Hospitality background (bar, hotel, restaurant) is highly beneficial.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Confidence in leading, motivating, and supporting a team.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and respond well to change.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with senior leaders.

What we offer

• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Clear career development opportunities across Sodexo
• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Wellbeing Support – unlimited online wellbeing resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Benefits – family discounts, salary finance support, retirement plan, and death-in-service benefit
• Career Growth – apprenticeships, e‑learning tools, and structured development pathways
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering days, flexible working, comprehensive training, and a protective uniform