Head Steward

Sodexo; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Steward, where you'll lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional service to Armed Forces personnel. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills while ensuring high standards in food and bar operations. With a focus on customer interaction and team motivation, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive environment. Enjoy a supportive workplace with career development opportunities, fully funded apprenticeships, and various perks that enhance your work-life balance. If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Free Car Parking

Fully Funded Apprenticeship Qualifications

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Work

Full Training

Protective Uniform

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a front-of-house team ensuring smooth operations.
• Oversee cleanliness and hygiene standards in all areas.
• Conduct regular safety walks to identify and address risks.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Catering Operations Knowledge

Health and Safety Practices

Education

Experience in Hospitality

Supervisory Experience

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 - Shifts - Early - 06:45 - 14:45 & Late 11:00-19:00
• 1 weekend in 4
• £12.71 per hour
• 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.