Bar Supervisor

Oak View Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Bar Supervisor to support busy matchday hospitality at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton. This casual/matchday role offers flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and matchdays, with comprehensive induction and on-the-job support.

The ideal candidate has bar, hospitality or customer-facing experience and prior supervisory experience, with strong communication and a hands-on, reliable approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bar, hospitality, retail, or customer-facing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team leader experience within hospitality or events.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team during busy service periods.
• A positive, reliable, and hands-on approach.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting bar teams during matchday and event operations.
• Ensuring efficient service delivery and high customer service standards.
• Managing staff deployment, breaks, and workflow during peak periods.
• Supporting bar setup, stock control, and replenishment throughout service.
• Resolving customer queries and escalating issues where required.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Flexible schedule

Job description

Oak View Group is reinventing the way the world comes together. Driven by a passion to revolutionise the live events industry with dynamic thinking and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve, OVG turns up the volume on what makes life extraordinary. From inspired development to curated hospitality, from brand innovation to premium for all, OVG is setting new standards and redefining expectations for everyone.

About The Venue

OVG's landmark partnership with Southampton Football Club represents a significant step forward in elevating the fan experience at St Mary's Stadium. We're already delivering a complete transformation of all food and beverage outlets; working closely with the club to provide new menu items, shorter wait times, better service, and enhanced hospitality across every touchpoint. We're fans first and believe food and drink are central to the fan experience. From grab-and-go options at concourses throughout the stadium, alongside premium offerings in hospitality suites and bars, all designed to create an outstanding matchday experience for every fan up to corporate hospitality.

Role Purpose

Join Southampton Football Club's matchday hospitality team as a Bar Supervisor, supporting busy food and beverage operations across the stadium. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional looking for flexible, casual work in an exciting matchday environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a bar, hospitality, retail, or customer-facing environment
• Prior supervisory or team leader experience within hospitality or events
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team during busy service periods
• A positive, reliable, and hands-on approach
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting bar teams during matchday and event operations
• Ensuring efficient service delivery and high customer service standards
• Managing staff deployment, breaks, and workflow during peak periods
• Supporting bar setup, stock control, and replenishment throughout service
• Resolving customer queries and escalating issues where required

Good to Know

Pay rate: £14.48 per hour, plus holiday pay

Contract type: Casual / Matchday

Location: St Mary's Stadium, Southampton

Shifts: Flexible, based on home matchdays and stadium events

Training: Full induction and on-the-job support provided

Benefits: Work at one of the UK's leading football venues as part of a dynamic and passionate team.

Our Inclusion Commitments

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment. The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination‑free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.