Aramark is one of the largest contract food services companies in the world, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Aramark UK has had a presence in Britain since the 1990s, with significant operations in stadium hospitality, education catering, defence, healthcare and offshore.
UK venues operated
- Old Trafford – Manchester United’s long-term matchday catering partner.
- Principality Stadium – Welsh Rugby Union food, drink and hospitality partner from mid-December 2025.
- Plough Lane – AFC Wimbledon catering partner from July 2025.
- Major rugby league, horse-racing and golf venues across the UK and Ireland.
Roles you’ll see Aramark hire for
- Matchday bar and kiosk staff (often on 0-hour casual contracts).
- Chef roles at all levels.
- Hospitality and lounge teams for premium areas.
- Logistics and warehouse roles to support matchday F&B operations.
- Supervisor and management progression.
How to apply
Apply via the Aramark careers site: careers.aramark.com/jobs. Search for Old Trafford, Principality Stadium or Plough Lane / AFC Wimbledon rather than the club careers page alone.
What applicants should check first
Aramark stadium adverts can range from casual bar work to senior hospitality management. The employer’s live advert is the source of truth for pay, start date and whether the job is tied to a single venue or a wider regional bank. Principality Stadium roles are especially event-led because Welsh rugby, concerts and corporate events create different operating patterns from a football-only ground.
At Plough Lane, Aramark’s AFC Wimbledon partnership covers hospitality, kiosks, the stadium pub and management of independent Fan Zone traders. At Principality Stadium, Aramark was selected by the Welsh Rugby Union as food, drink and hospitality partner from mid-December 2025, ahead of the 2026 Six Nations cycle. Those contracts are useful signals for applicants: search the operator first, then confirm whether the post is public catering, premium hospitality, kitchen, logistics or event management.
Sources to verify: Aramark careers, AFC Wimbledon catering partnership, Principality Stadium partnership.
