Stadium Hospitality Lead - Matchday Expediting & Service

Sodexo Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Evening & weekend shifts

Match days and non-match days

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking 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.

You’ll lead the kitchen–front‑of‑house link, ensure on-time, high‑quality service and help manage busy service moments in a fast, energetic environment. Ideal candidates have experience in hospitality management within live events or high-volume settings, and can lead teams with calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hospitality operations in high-volume or live event settings.
• Proven ability to oversee kitchen expediting and front-of-house flow during busy service periods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hospitality management

Kitchen expediting

Leadership under pressure

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Sodexo Live! is seeking 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.

You’ll lead the kitchen–front‑of‑house link, ensure on-time, high‑quality service and help manage busy service moments in a fast, energetic environment. Ideal candidates have experience in hospitality management within live events or high-volume settings, and can lead teams with calm under pressure.