Job Description

As a Steward at Sodexo, located in WOs' & Sgts Mess, Waterloo Lines, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0DF you'll play a key role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment for our customers, particularly the armed forces personnel we serve. This role is all about making genuine connections and delivering excellent service to those who rely on us to enhance their daily experience. If you're a friendly, approachable individual with great communication skills, you'll thrive in this customer-facing role!
What You'll Do:

• Be an essential part of our Front of House team, ensuring the bar area runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Provide exceptional customer service with a positive, helpful attitude, always going the extra mile to meet customer needs.
• Serve drinks, clear tables, and maintain cleanliness to ensure the bar and surrounding areas are spotless at all times.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.
• To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and presentation conducive to a front of house environment.
• To provide the highest standard of dining room service (of both food and beverage) as directed by the Head Steward or manager.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the dining room and associated areas by completing all tasks allocated on the cleaning schedule.
• To assist with refreshment services and functions within other units.
• To assist the Head Steward in function preparation.
• To ensure the correct use, storage, and control of machinery, equipment, cleaning materials and chemicals, ensuring that safe systems of work are followed at all times.
• Immediate reporting of any defects to your line manager.
• Ensure that tables are laid and that clearance is effective ensuring that the dining environment is clean and free from debris and dirty crockery at all times.
• To ensure that replenishment of condiments, bread rolls tea and coffee etc is maintain throughout meal service.
• To assist in basic food preparation e.g. condiments.
• To ensure that crockery, cutlery, EPNS and Silver is checked for cleanliness before use.
• To assist with plate wash duties.
• Compliance to the Health and Safety Act, Food Safety Act and COSHH regulations.
• Maintenance of the company Quality Control Procedures.
• To develop your own skills within the scope of this position.

What You Bring:

• Must be 18 or older due to licensing regulations.
• A positive, "can-do" attitude, with the ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, to support the operational needs of the business.

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.

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.
Attached documents
Salary 12.21 per hour plus sodexo benefits
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/2322673/149281
Contract Type Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date 29 October, 2025
Job Category Catering Staff
Business Unit UK Government - Frontline
Location Warminster, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 15 October, 2025

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