Shift Leader

Sodexo; Colchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Car parking

Fully funded apprenticeship qualificat

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Discounts and retirement plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT, is seeking a Shift Leader to head a front-of-house team in the bar and food outlets. You will engage with Armed Forces personnel daily, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction, with opportunities to grow within the organisation.

Key responsibilities include supervising tasks, maintaining hygiene, coordinating with chefs and management, and driving safety practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering operations and some supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Hospitality experience (hotel, bar or restaurant) is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Comfort with fast pace and changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house team to ensure smooth operations in bar and food outlets.
• Oversee cleanliness and hygiene in front-of-house areas.
• Collaborate with catering management and chefs for smooth communication.
• Promote and enforce health and safety practices; report hazards.
• Conduct regular safety walks and weekly team huddles.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• 5 working days out of 7 including weekends Varied shifts starting from 06:00 through to 22:15, weekends from 05:45 - 21:15
  
• £13.46 per hour
• Free Car parking

Job Description:

As a Shift Leader at Sodexo at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT, 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.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications