Open vacancy. Sodexo Live! is hiring hospitality waiting staff for St James’ Park. Apply on Sodexo’s careers site under Sodexo Live! — Newcastle United club vacancies are a separate track.
St James’ Park sits in the city centre, which makes it one of the easier Premier League grounds to reach on foot or Metro after a shift. Sodexo Live! has been the club’s long-term hospitality partner, so the operation is mature compared with brand-new venues.
What the role involves
- Lounge and suite waiting on Premier League and European nights.
- Pre-match and half-time service windows under time pressure.
- Allergen notes and presentation standards for premium menus.
- Occasional stadium concert deployments from the same staff bank.
Who usually gets hired
- Waiting or bar experience preferred.
- 18+ for alcohol service.
- Right to work in the UK.
- Available for Saturday and midweek evening fixtures.
Pay and tips
- Band £12.50–£14.50/hour plus tip shares on many hospitality products.
- European nights and big cup ties usually mean longer or denser service.
- Progression into supervisor roles is common for reliable seasonal staff.
Stadium Jobs tip
City-centre access is a genuine advantage here — highlight Metro or walking commute reliability on the application. Sodexo Live! often values no-shows less forgivingly at SJP because late replacements are hard to source on matchday morning.
