37.5 hours per week5 out of 7 per weekEarlies, Lates & Weekend Shifts£13.46 per hourFree Car parkingCheck your local transport links here:Plan Your Journey | TravelineJob Description:We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Head Steward / Waiter / Waitress to join our team at Larkhill Garrison.This is a key supervisory role responsible for delivering a high-quality dining service that meets both MOD and company standards, while leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated team.As Head Steward, you will take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of the dining service, ensuring excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, customer service, and compliance. You will work closely with the Mess Manager to deliver first-class service for daily meals and formal functions.What you'll do:Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation across all dining areasSupervise, motivate, and develop dining room staff to deliver excellent customer serviceAllocate weekly work schedules to ensure efficiency and task completionMonitor daily performance and standards within the teamTrain new staff, including on-the-job and chemical safety trainingEnsure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and COSHH regulationsRoster staff, maintain discipline, and report staffing issues to the Mess ManagerEnsure dining service meets client requirements, including service style and meal timingsAssist with function planning, including staffing, equipment preparation, and disposablesAct as Maitre D' during functions, ensuring smooth service and client satisfactionOversee correct use, storage, and control of equipment, machinery, and cleaning materialsEnsure crockery, cutlery, silverware, and EPNS are clean and presentable before useMaintain quality control procedures and promote continuous improvementBe present during meal times to ensure smooth service and positive customer relationsWhat you bring:Proven experience in a supervisory or head steward role within catering or hospitalityStrong leadership and communication skillsHigh standards of personal hygiene and professional presentationSound knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and COSHH regulationsAbility to work effectively in a structured, client-focused environmentA proactive approach to problem-solving and team developmentWhat 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.At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and inclusive environment. Join us in helping improve the quality of life for our armed forces personnel while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic hospitality setting.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications