F&B Assistant

About Us

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win… we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Venue

Voted Best New Venue in the World 2014 at the Stadium Business Awards,first directarena has played host to some incredible artists since opening in September 2013, including Sir Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bublé, Sports Personality of the Year, Gary Barlow, Prince, Miley Cyrus, Le Tour De France Grand Depart, John Bishop, Championship Boxing, Queen + Adam Lambert, Fleetwood Mac, Premier League Darts, Neil Young, Bette Midler, Drake, Morrissey, The Eagles, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, The MOBO Awards, and Mumford and Sons.

The Arena’s unique \”super theatre\” style configuration is designed to enhance the arena experience, with all seats facing the stage and high-quality acoustics providing the best sound experience in the UK. Spectators and performers alike will enjoy a more intimate atmosphere with reduced viewing distances inside the 13,781-capacity venue.

first direct arena, Leeds is the largest indoor entertainment venue in Yorkshire. The venue hosts approximately 100 events per year covering everything from exhibitions to national touring shows including stand-up comedy, live music and a wide variety of entertainment events.

The Role
Working at first direct arena, Leeds is an exciting and fun opportunity for all, with the added bonus of flexible shifts to fit around the other important things in life. We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic individuals to join our food and beverage team working on a casual event driven basis.

Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for team players that can make a positive contribution to the overall customer experience. We welcome applicants who take pride in their work, have a positive friendly attitude and possess excellent communication skills. We are looking for staff with experience of working busy events in a high-pressured environment.

What\’s in it for you?

• Competitive Rate of Pay!
• Flexible working arrangements- you can choose your shift pattern to work around your other commitments improving your work-life balance.
• Paid every 2 weeks for the shifts you have worked.
• First class training from our F&B Academy

About the Role:

We have exciting opportunities for Casual Food & Beverage Assistants to play a key role in creating a welcoming atmosphere for our guests, ensuring they have an enjoyable experience.

Whether you’re serving drinks, preparing food, or helping with customer inquiries, your friendly and positive attitude will make all the difference.

F&B Assistant Responsibilities:

• Prepare alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
• Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks
• Assess customers’ needs and meet them
• Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
• Restock and replenish inventory and supplies
• Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
• Comply with all food and beverage regulations

Recruitment Process Outlined:

Successful applicants will be invited to join our casual team, giving them the opportunity to sign up for event-based shifts. This is a casual, event-based vacancy and will include evening and weekend work.

Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our employees, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.