Front of House Assistant (Part Time)

Southampton FC; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports club in the UK is seeking a front of house assistant to join their catering team. You will support food service at the training facility and during home matches, ensuring high-quality food presentation and a clean environment. Key responsibilities include meal service setups and stock checks. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, well-organized, and an excellent communicator.

Benefits

Access to 1 free match ticket for every home league game

Access to staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted merchandise

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Collaborative & inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and proactive with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work with various age groups and nationalities.
• Positive and approachable demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving and setting up dining rooms for meals.
• Support food service during home matches.
• Complete daily food and beverage stock checks.
• Maintain a clean and presentable environment.

Skills

Flexible and adaptable

Creative thinking

Customer service excellence

Good communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Be part of our journey...

Hours: 20 Hours (Mon-Sun variable) + men’s and women’s first team home match days

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Staplewood Campus / St Marys Stadium

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List

What is the role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new front of house assistant to join the Catering department. The new team member will be responsible for assisting and supporting during food service and set up at Staplewood, Southampton Football Clubs state of the art training facility. This role will also include supporting food requirements at St Marys Stadium for home matches for the Men’s and Women’s first team’s and Under 21’s and Under 18’s fixtures if needed.

What will you be doing?

You will assist with the serving and setting up of the dining rooms for mealtimes (breakfast, lunch, and some early dinners) and the catering for various events held throughout the year, including private dinners, BBQ’s and buffets as well as the hosting of international teams and coaches.

As well as the main dining rooms at Staplewood we also have a dining room in the Academy Village where you will serve toasties, Jacket potatoes and confectionery to parents of up-and-coming academy stars during the week at evenings and weekends and ensure a clean and presentable environment is maintained at all times.

Supporting the Front of House Supervisor and Performance Chef to complete daily food and beverage stock checks, you will assist with the management of on-site food stock ensuring target gross profits are achieved and losses are prevented.

You will take responsibility for your section, ensuring high-quality food is presented and allergens and temperatures are correctly displayed and logged.

Is this you?

You would need to be well organised, enthusiastic and a good communicator whilst being proactive. Being a ‘people person’ is a must as you will be working amongst several age groups, nationalities, and VIP guests.

Essential Skills

• Flexible and adaptable to last minute changes
• Forward thinking and creative offering own suggestions and ideas
• Always looking to exceed expectations
• Positive and approachable
• Willing to learn and develop

How this benefits you…

• Access to 1 free match ticket for every home league game.
• Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
• Generous holiday allowance plus your birthday off each year.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the apply button below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for applications is 1 December 2025.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *