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Casual Matchday Cellar Staff - Newcastle United Football Club

Sodexo, Newcastle upon Tyne

Casual Matchday Cellar Staff - Newcastle United Football Club

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Sodexo, Newcastle upon Tyne

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 30 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: d502b4cf9704406b8c57214b57262983

Location ref: Newcastle upon Tyne

Full Job Description

  • Receive, store, and rotate beverage stock in the cellar area in line with delivery and inventory procedures
  • Organise and maintain beer, cider, soft drinks, and other stock in a clean, safe, and efficient manner
  • Prepare and distribute kegs, gas, and other bar supplies to stadium bars and kiosks before and during matchdays
  • Connect and change kegs, gas cylinders, and dispense equipment safely and correctly
  • Ensure cellar and storage areas are kept clean, tidy, and compliant with health & safety standards
  • Monitor stock levels and report shortages or discrepancies to supervisors or management
  • Assist with stock counts, audits, and deliveries as required
  • Support bar teams by ensuring timely replenishment of products during busy service periods
  • Follow all food safety, licensing, and health & safety regulations at all times
  • Safely operate manual handling equipment such as cages, pallet trucks, and trolleys where required
  • Dispose of waste, empty containers, and recycling materials appropriately
  • Assist with opening and closing procedures, including cellar setup and secure storage of stock
  • Report any equipment faults, leaks, or safety hazards immediately
  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced stadium environment with large-scale stock movement demands
  • Maintain a professional, organised, and safety-conscious approach at all times

    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., Previous experience in a cellar, bar support, warehouse, logistics, or stock handling role preferred but not essential
  • Strong understanding of stock rotation, storage, and basic inventory control principles
  • Physically fit and able to lift, move, and transport heavy kegs and stock safely
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume stadium environment
  • Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, matchdays, and large-scale events
  • Strong awareness of health & safety procedures, especially manual handling and safe equipment use
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a wider bar and catering team
  • Good organisational skills with attention to detail when managing stock and deliveries
  • Calm and efficient under pressure during busy matchday operations
  • Willingness to learn cellar systems, dispense equipment, and stock processes
  • Good communication skills to liaise effectively with bar and catering staff
  • Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic
  • Able to follow instructions and work to operational procedures accurately

    This is an incredible opportunity to join our team at Sodexo Live! St James' Park, Newcastle United Football Club for season 2026/27. Following on from our biggest season yet, we are looking to start the new upcoming season where we left off.
    • With the opportunity to work at both Matchday and Non-Matchday Events, this is a great opportunity for for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering environment and to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression. We are looking for customer focused individuals, who want to be a part of something greater., Sodexo Live! We're Experience Makers. And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars. At Sodexo Live! build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal. 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. We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. Because at Sodexo Live! we're so much more. Be part of something greater Why choose Sodexo Live! - At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won't just craft the moment… you'll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment. Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Other venues in the UK include, Fulham FC, Edinburgh Zoo and Ascot Racecourse. Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That's why we are proud to focus on people's essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/casual-matchday-cellar-staff-newcastle-united-football-126907699
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