Casual Hospitality Manager

Package Description

• Over 18’s: £13.50 - £15.00
• Flexible working 
• Match Days and Non-Match Days (C&E Events) which includes evening & weekend shifts

Job Introduction

We’re experience makers.

And food fanatics.

We’re recruiting a Casual Hospitality Manager with a strong focus on kitchen expediting to support our food‑led operations during matchdays and major events at a football stadium.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive. Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more.

Be part of something greater. 

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role, ideal for an experienced hospitality manager who thrives in live event environments and can step in to lead service when it matters most.

This opportunity will be to join the team for the 2026/27 Football Season. With the opportunity to work at Matchdays and Non matchdays, this is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering facility.

The role:

As part of the matchday leadership team, you’ll oversee kitchen expediting and service flow, acting as the key link between the kitchen and front‑of‑house teams. You’ll ensure food is delivered on time, to spec, and to the highest standards, while supporting teams through busy service periods.

This is a great opportunity to work in an exciting stadium setting, take ownership of critical service moments, and be part of a professional, high‑energy hospitality team.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen expediting during live service on matchdays and events
• Coordinate closely with chefs and front‑of‑house teams to ensure smooth service flow
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and timing
• Troubleshoot service issues quickly and calmly
• Support briefing, team organisation, and service standards
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards are followed

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven hospitality management experience, ideally in high‑volume or events environments
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and expediting
• Confident, calm leader who performs well under pressure
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Availability to commit to all matchdays throughout the season (fixtures released in June) which start in September 2026

About The Company

Sodexo Live!

We’re Experience Makers. 
And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars. 

At Sodexo Live! build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.
We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories. 
 
After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. 
Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more.

 Be part of something greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! – 

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. 

Other venues in the UK include Fulham FC, Newcastle United FC and Edinburgh Zoo.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.