Front of House Supervisor

Job Introduction

• 40 hours per week


• 5 days out of 7 per week


• Mon \- Fri split shifts, 06:00 \- 14:30 / 08:00 \- 16:00 / 11:00 \- 19:30 and 15:00 \- 23:30hrs with a 1 in 4 weekend shift


• £13\.46 per hour


• Free Car parking

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Job Description:

As a Front of House Supervisor at Sodexo at WO’s \& Sgt’s Mess, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT, you'll 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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