34 hours per week 5 days out of 7 per week - Shifts - Early - 06:30 - 14:00, Middle - 12:00- 19:30, Late - 16:00 - 23:30 £12.21 per hour Free Car parking Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UT Job Description: As a Waiting Staff / Steward with Sodexo at WO's & Sgts Mess, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester. You'll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence (MOD) base.Your day-to-day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience. Key Responsibilities: Dining Area Setup:Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Food Service & Replenishment:Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed, ensuring everything is available and properly maintained throughout service. Customer Interaction:Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas. Cleaning & Hygiene:Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas in line with health and safety standards. Event Support:Assist with special events and functions, ensuring all aspects of service run smoothly and efficiently. Teamwork:Work closely with your team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard. What You’ll Need: Professionalism and Respect:A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and respect for others in all interactions. No Experience Required:Previous hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to learn and adapt is key. Reliability & Flexibility:Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs. What we offer: On-the-job training with experienced professionals 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. Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.