Head Steward

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Steward to lead a front-of-house team at Tidworth Garrison. This customer-facing role involves ensuring smooth operations in bar and food outlets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and customer service skills, with the ability to motivate a team. This position offers professional development opportunities and various employee benefits including financial support and well-being resources.

Benefits

Salary finance support

Unlimited online resources

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality (hotel, bar, or restaurant) is a plus.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Comfort with working at a fast pace and adapting to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are completed on time.
• Oversee cleanliness and hygiene standards in all front-of-house areas.
• Conduct regular safety walks to identify and address any risks.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Experience in a similar role

Job description

37.5 hours per weekShift pattern/ hours- Monday to Sunday£12.71 per hourAccess to Sodexo rewards hub and discountsCheck
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Officers Mess, Assaye Bks, Tidworth Garrison, SP9 7BBYou'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 qualificationsCareer development opportunities within SodexoA friendly and supportive work environmentWellbeing 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.