Lead Plate Wait Staff

Sodexo France; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom is looking for experienced Lead Plate Wait Staff to join their team for the 2026 Football Season. This role requires excellent customer service skills and a commitment to attending match days. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food and drinks, welcoming guests, and ensuring a memorable experience. Ideal candidates will be punctual, detail-oriented, and have prior experience in hospitality. Competitive pay of £12.50 per hour is offered, along with opportunities for both match and non-match day work.

Qualifications

• Strong team player who can handle feedback and help resolve challenges calmly.
• Fully committed to attending each match day.
• Exceptional attention to detail and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks and award-winning food.
• Welcome guests and ensure they feel valued.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and satisfaction.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Friendly and approachable

Team player

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Previous experience in hospitality

Job description

Job introduction

We’re experience makers.

And food fanatics.

And we’re hiring Lead Plate Wait Staff to join the team at Brighton & Hove FC.

We are looking for enthusiastic, professional, and committed individuals to join our hospitality team for match days. Our guests truly value seeing familiar faces at every event, so reliability and commitment to attending each match day are essential. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, and a high standard of appearance, grooming, and professionalism is a must.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive. Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more.

Be part of something greater.

This opportunity will be to join the team for the 2026 Football Season. With the opportunity to work at Matchdays and Non matchdays, this is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering facility.

What you’ll do

• Preparing and serving beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks
• Presenting our award‑winning food to guests
• Welcoming guests, taking orders, and ensuring they feel valued from the moment they arrive
• Delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring guest satisfaction
• Serving in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner while keeping the workspace clean and safe

What you’ll bring

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Friendly, approachable, and consistently professional
• A strong team player who can handle feedback and help resolve challenges calmly
• Exceptional attention to detail, punctual, and well‑presented
• Proactive with a positive "can‑do" attitude
• Prior experience in hospitality setting
• Able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Fully committed to attending each match day to help provide a familiar and memorable guest experience

Why Sodexo?

• £12.50 Per hour
• Able to commit to Match Days
• Opportunities to work Match Days and Non-Match Days (C&E Events) which includes evening & weekend shifts