Waiting Staff
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/160353
- Location: Colchester
- Job type: Full Time - 35 hours per week
- Salary: £12.71 Per hour
- Closing date: 19 August 2026
About the role
- 35 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7 per week Early - 06:15 - 13:45, Middle - 13:00 - 20:30 & 10:00 - 18:30, Late 16:00 - 21:30 - Weekend Shifts and Functions
- £12.71 per hour
- Free Car parking
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Job Description:
As Waiting Staff (Steward) with Sodexo at MCTC, Berechurch Road, Colchester CO2 9NU, you'll play an important role in supporting military personnel every day. From serving meals to helping deliver functions and maintaining a welcoming dining environment, your work will make a real difference to the experience of those living and working on site. Join a supportive team where great service, teamwork and pride in what you do are valued every day.
Key Responsibilities
As a Steward, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality dining experience for military personnel and visitors. Your day will be varied and may include:
- Preparing the dining room ready for breakfast, lunch and evening service
- Serving food and beverages with a friendly and professional approach
- Preparing teas, coffees and refreshments throughout service
- Operating tills and handling cash accurately
- Replenishing food, drinks and service areas
- Clearing tables and maintaining a clean, welcoming dining environment
- Supporting with functions and special events across the Mess
- Assisting with bar service, including occasional evening bar shifts
- Carrying out cleaning duties including polishing, vacuuming and maintaining high hygiene standards
- Working safely and following food safety, health & safety and company procedures at all times
What You’ll Need:
- Has excellent customer service and communication skills
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Is reliable, organised and willing to learn
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation
- Is comfortable working in a busy hospitality environment
- Has catering, hospitality, waiting staff or bar experience (desirable but not essential)
Please note: Applicants must be 18 or over due to bar duties.
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.
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
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Colchester, United Kingdom, CO2 9NU
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