Head Waiter / Waitress

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days
• £13.46 per hour
• Car parking on site
• On site discounts

Job Description

As a Head Waiter / Waitress at Sodexo at Larkhill Garrison, you will 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.

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