Player and Match Official Catering Manager in Leeds

We are experience makers and relationship builders. At Sodexo Live! you don’t just dream of being at the most exclusive places or out-of-this-world events; you live it every day. Here you’ll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together.

This is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering facility. We are looking for outstanding customer-focused individuals to join a world-leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Package Description

• £14.50 Per hour
• Fixed term contracted role with a start date of March 2026
• 40 Hours per week

Main Responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing & delivering high-quality catering services in player & match official areas on matchdays, training days & non-matchdays for internal meetings.
• Work closely with the Player and MO Sodexo Live! chef and team nutritionists to ensure all nutritional needs are met for international and domestic cricket teams.
• Manage the setup, breakdown, equipment and general logistics for the player and MO catering areas.
• Lead and manage a team of staff on match/event days.
• Have a proactive attitude to continuous improvements with regular meetings to review service styles and product offers as well as feedback ensuring the whole team is engaged in the process.
• Comply with all Sodexo Live! policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work all cricket matchdays, training days and set up and derig days.
• Be passionate about food, beverage and customer service, seeking to ensure that the highest standards are met at all times.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment.
• Undertake any other reasonable task as directed by the Hospitality Manager.
• Consistently show a proactive and flexible approach to all areas of your work and work to the best of your ability at all times.
• Have a friendly yet professional attitude.

About The Company

Sodexo Live! is 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.

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.

Globally, Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the 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, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh's magnificent Signet Library.

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.