Waiting Staff

Waiting Staff

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Food, Beverage

Region:

South East

Location:

Colchester

Salary:

£12.71 to £12.71 per hour

Salary Description:

£12.71 per hour

Posted:

15/05/2026

Recruiter:

Sodexo

Job Ref:

SDX/TP/1324814/157548 34

hours per week5 days out of 7 per week

• Shifts
• Early
• 06:30
• 14:00, Middle
• 12:00
• 19:30, Late
• 16:00
• 23:30£12.

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UTJob Description:

As a Waiting Staff / Front of House 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 professionalsFully 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.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications