Head Steward

Aramark; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employee Benefits app

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Training & apprenticeship schemes

Career progression

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Head Steward to join the team at Gaza Barracks, Catterick Garrison. The role focuses on supervising bar operations during shifts, mixing and serving drinks, and keeping the area clean and stocked.

You will report to the General Manager on site, provide excellent customer service, and support functions. Eligibility to work in the UK and the ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Mess in an operational role.
• Good numerical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and 3+ years residency; DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise services within the Mess operational business area.
• Accountability for the effective supervision and performance of frontline colleagues within the mess, ensuring delivery of steward services to the required standard.
• Assist with function preparation as directed by the mess manager i.e. silver cleaning, dining room layout, napkins etc.
• Completion of company paperwork.
• Cash handling and till operation.

Skills

Good numerical skills

Good communication skills

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Location: Gaza Barracks, Officers Mess, Catterick Garrison DL9 4AU
Pay rate: £13.05 per hour (£23,838.69)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday (with some holiday/sick cover and functions)
Shift times: 0800 - 1530

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Head Steward to be a part of our integral team at Gaza Barracks.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

As the Head Steward, you will manage the bars' operations throughout your shift. You will be mixing and serving drinks whilst keeping the bar area clean and fully stocked. You will always provide excellent customer service and report to the General Manager on site.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements:you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What you'll get:

• On-site parking, and a scheduled holiday period at Christmas, giving you time to enjoy the festivities.
• You will have access to our Employee Benefits app - which includes online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats!
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions and many more rewards.
• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

What you'll do:

• Supervise services within the Mess operational business area.
• Accountability for the effective supervision and performance of frontline colleagues within the mess, ensuring delivery of steward services to the required standard.
• Assist with function preparation as directed by the mess manager i.e. silver cleaning, dining room layout, napkins etc.
• Completion of company paperwork.
• Cash handling and till operation.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience of working in a Mess in an operational role
• Good numerical and communication skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role.
• Must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.

If this role appeals to you, then and show us the value you will bring.

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. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].

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.