Head Steward
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Tidworth, SP9 7BB |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/2006755/148259 |
Summary
- 37.5 hours per week
- Shift pattern/ hours- Monday to Sunday
- £12.71 per hour
- Access to Sodexo rewards hub and discounts
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Job Description:
As a Head Steward at Sodexoat1 & 2 MEDOfficers Mess, Assaye Bks, Tidworth Garrison, SP9 7BB
You'll lead a front-of-houseteam, ensuring smooth operations in the bar and food outlets. Your role iscustomer-facing, with a key focus on interacting with our Armed Forcespersonnel every day. Join Sodexo and take on a role where your leadership makesa 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.