Hospitality Staff

Sodexo France; Sefton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is recruiting Hospitality Staff to join their team at The Open Championship 2026 in Southport. Positions available include Plate Waiters, Wine Waiters, and Bar Staff. Candidates must possess strong customer service skills and be available throughout the event duration from 14th to 19th July 2026. Benefits include job-specific training, free meals while working, and recognition schemes. Join us for an incredible hospitality experience!

Benefits

Job specific training

Free meals

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to converse with guests.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to listen to instruction and act efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional hospitality service during the event.
• Support the operational team in various roles including Plate Waiters and Bar Staff.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Excellent team player

Ability to listen to instruction

Eagerness to learn

Exceptional eye for detail

Previous experience in food & beverage

Job description

Job introduction

1711 by Ascot are currently recruiting for Hospitality Staff, to join us at this year’s Open Championship, taking place at Royal Birkdale - Southport.

We are currently looking for individuals who possess strong interpersonal skills, a positive work ethic and a willing approach to tasks. You will be a bubbly, enthusiastic and personable individual who has a desire to deliver the best customer service to contribute to the guest’s incredible Hospitality experience.

Please note that you must be available for the full duration of the event, from 14th July 2026 to 19th July 2026 inclusive, and be flexible to work between the operational hours of 6.30am – 22.00pm, on either an early, mid or late shift.

We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

• Plate Waiters
• Wine Waiters
• Bar Staff
• Food & Drink Runners

The rate of pay for all above roles, for this event is £12.71 per hour.

To be successful with us, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Strong customer service skills and ability to converse with guests
• Excellent team player
• Ability to listen to instruction and act efficiently when completing tasks
• Eagerness to learn new skills
• Exceptional eye for detail
• Ideally some previous experience in the food & beverage industry

Reasons to join our team at The Open Golf Championships 2026:

• Job specific training provided that can be used in other roles
• Work collaboratively with us to find a role that suits you
• Free meals supplied whilst working
• Superb recognition schemes throughout the week, to recognise those key team members that have gone above and beyond
• Working in the most prestigious hospitality area of the event, looking after some world-renowned brands who act as the Event Patrons

If the above sounds like you, and you would love to be part of our team at one of the most prestigious golfing events in the world, then please apply as we would love to hear from you.

Please note, due to the responsibilities of the roles involving alcohol, applicants must be at least 18 years old and capable of commuting to the Royal Birkdale golf club.