Front of House Assistant (Part Time)

Southampton Football Club Limited; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization in Marchwood is seeking a Front of House Assistant to support food service at its state-of-the-art training facility. Responsibilities include assisting with dining room setups, managing food stock, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates are flexible, enthusiastic, and strong communicators, with a focus on exceeding expectations. This role offers various benefits, including match tickets and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to 1 free match ticket for every home league game

Access to staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise

Generous holiday allowance plus birthday off

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Collaborative & inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Must be well-organized and proactive.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work among diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving and setting up dining rooms.
• Support the management of on-site food stock.
• Maintain a clean and presentable environment.

Skills

Flexible and adaptable

Forward thinking

Positive and approachable

Good communicator

Enthusiastic

Job description

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.

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

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.

Benefits

• 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.