Head Steward

TN United Kingdom; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Steward, where you will lead a dynamic team in a vibrant environment. Your role will focus on ensuring exceptional service and maintaining high standards in bar and food outlets. With responsibilities that include overseeing operations and promoting health and safety, you will play a vital part in enhancing the experience of Armed Forces personnel. This position offers numerous opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive workplace, where your leadership will truly make a difference.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work

Protective uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with knowledge of catering operations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a front-of-house team, ensuring smooth operations.
• Promote and enforce health and safety practices.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Catering Operations Knowledge

Health and Safety Practices

Education

Experience in Hospitality

Supervisory Experience

Job description

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• 5 out of 7 - Shifts - Early - 06:45 - 14:45 & Late 11:00-19:00
• Free Car parking

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Job Description:

As a Head Steward at Sodexo at The Henry Mess, Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, Wiltshire, SP4 8QT, you'll lead a front-of-house team, ensuring smooth operations in the bar and food outlets. Your role is customer-facing, with a key focus on interacting with our Armed Forces personnel every day. Join Sodexo and take on a role where your leadership makes a real difference, with opportunities to grow and develop along the way.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are completed on time and to a high standard, while motivating your team to do the same.
• Oversee cleanliness and hygiene standards in all front-of-house areas.
• Collaborate with catering management and chefs to maintain smooth communication and team alignment.
• Promote and enforce health and safety practices—be proactive about spotting and reporting potential hazards to keep everyone safe.
• Conduct regular safety walks to identify and address any risks.
• Conduct weekly team huddles with the team.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to your team, ensuring they feel confident and valued in their roles.

What you bring:

• Experience in a similar role, with knowledge of catering operations and some supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience in hospitality (hotel, bar, or restaurant) is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Comfort with working at a fast pace and adapting to changing situations.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate well with senior management.

What we offer:

• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.