F&B Team Member - 20hrs per week - FTC Exp 30th September 2026 in Southend-on-Sea

About London Southend Airport

Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues’ skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. A number of our senior leadership team began their career with us in an entry level role, the sky is the limit here at LSA. As one of the key employers for Southend City we aim to always ensure that our roles are accessible to the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. Now is an exciting time as ever to join our airport.

As a business, we are constantly growing, resulting in a wealth of roles to choose from, many that you may not have considered before, we’re talking, Air Traffic Control, Fuelling, Car Parking, Rail, Security, Ground Maintenance, Firefighters, Cleaning, Technical Services and so much more. There really isn’t a better time to join team SENsational.

About the role

As F&B Team Member I excel at working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and take pride in delivering exceptional service to our guests. Whether I am serving a coffee in the Café, creating a relaxing experience in our Lounge, or keeping the atmosphere buzzing in our Pub I take pride in making every journey better for our passengers.

Key Responsibilities

• I will be responsible for preparing and serving food & drinks to a high standard.
• I will be responsible for routine and deep cleans of our Café, Lounge, and Pub.
• I will effectively communicate with both the Front of House and Back of House teams to support a smooth service.
• I will fully embody the Airports ‘One Team’ culture and understand that there may be times when I am required to undertake other activities to support the needs of the business.
• I understand that the Airport is in operation 24/7 and this role will require me to work early mornings, which include 3am starts.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

There are just a handful of skills you need in order to undertake this role, everything else we can teach you, if you can answer yes to all of the below requirements you have the required skills:

• I have a passion for hospitality.
• I have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• I have the ability to work effectively both on my own and as part of a team.
• Although not essential, experience in Food & Beverage would be advantageous.

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Benefits

We take great pride in our offerings, as they are designed with the wellbeing and job satisfaction of every colleague in mind! Here’s a small insight into some of our amazing benefits:

• Apprenticeships – we are proud to offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master’s Degree Level) all whilst being at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a huge variety of disciplines.
• Medicash - London Southend Airport fund cover for all airport colleagues. Giving colleagues access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, access to the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
• Access to a Wellbeing app containing amazing features such as a mood tracker, live chat or telephone counselling service.
• ‘My Gym Discounts’ giving up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK.
• Cycle to Work Scheme giving a saving of up to 21-39% RRP on bikes and accessories.
• World Duty Free Discount.

The pay range for this role is: 13.10 - 13.10 GBP per hour (London Southend Airport).