Hospitality Food and Beverage Opportunities, Stadium of Light

Job Description

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The opportunity

Delaware North UK is hiring casual Hospitality Food and Beverage opportunities for Hospitality Managers, Hospitality Supervisors, Bartenders, and Restaurant Waiters to join our team at the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. As a Hospitality Manager, Hospitality Supervisor, Bartender, or Restaurant Waiter, you will be part of our elite team delivering first-class dining experiences and ensuring outstanding services for our guests. If you are looking for Hospitality Food and Beverage opportunities and ready to join our collaborative team in time for the 2026-2027 football season, take a shot at your new job with us and apply today.

What we offer

At Delaware North U.K., you’ll work at some of the coolest venues with the best team members. Here, you'll find a welcoming team in an exciting, fast-paced environment, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best. Team member perks include:

• Competitive weekly pay

Casual 8+ hour shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and match days, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle

Free meal on event days

Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major national and international sporting events and concerts, including The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League football, and Take That taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events and plenty more still to come in 2026

What will you do?

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  Provide efficient food and beverage service, promptly and professionally delivering offerings and ensuring guest satisfaction with every dish or beverage

Engage and communicate positively with guests to elevate the guest experience, providing insights into our offerings and delivering top-tier service and satisfaction, creating inviting, enjoyable atmospheres

Collaborate effectively with team members to deliver outstanding customer service

Ensure impeccable order and management of workspaces

Ensure the operation complies with current health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence

More about you

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  No degree required

Relevant experience working in a hospitality or similar environment 

Skills in communication, teamwork organisation, time management, attention to detail, and guest service

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand for duration of shift

If applicable to the role, comfortable handling various alcohol products

Availability to attend shifts for matchdays and event days, due to events-based nature of roles

Who we are

Delaware North has provided hospitality services at the Stadium of Light since 2025. Home to Sunderland Association Football Club, this 49,000 red and white seater stadium hosts Premier League football, international sports, concerts, meetings, and events. At the Stadium of Light, we provide premium dining experiences at Banks on the Wear and 76 Yards alongside Michelin star Chef, and Sunderland fan, Tommy Banks. There’s always something exciting to be part of from matchdays to concerts like Take That, P!nk, Spice Girls, and Beyoncé. 

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. xkybehq And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!