Role Summary:
We are currently recruiting for various roles across our stadium operations and are looking for people who wish to join our hospitality team and become a part of the team that delivers outstanding experiences for our supporters, guests, and corporate clients.
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and customer-focused individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in providing excellent service.
The positions are ideal for individuals with a background in hospitality, catering, or food service, who enjoy working in dynamic settings and delivering high standards of customer care. Flexible approach to work as the working hours will be aligned with our matchday and events schedule.
We are hiring for the following roles:
Key responsibilities and requirements:
Catering General Assistant: (Pay rate: National Minimum Wage)
- Serve food and beverages efficiently, professionally, and with a friendly approach.
- Prepare and serve a variety of drinks from the bar while maintaining excellent service standards.
- Develop and maintain a good knowledge of all food and beverage offerings.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and respond positively to guest requests.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene.
- Follow all health, safety, and food handling procedures.
- Adhere to licensing regulations and responsible alcohol service requirements.
- Help create a welcoming, professional, and enjoyable environment for all guests.
Casual Lounge Supervisor: (Pay rate: £13.50 Per hour)
- Lead, supervise and support the hospitality team within our premium lounges.
- Deliver pre-event staff briefings, allocate responsibilities, and ensure service standards are understood and maintained.
- Motivate and develop team members by leading through example and promoting a positive working culture.
- Provide exceptional guest service and professionally resolve any customer queries or concerns.
- Monitor lounge operations throughout service to ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Support the training and development of staff to build confidence, knowledge, and capability.
- Ensure all lounge areas are presented to the highest standard at all times.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a smooth and memorable hospitality experience on every matchday.
Casual Matchday Cook: (Pay rate: £14 Per hour)
- Preparing and cooking matchday favourites, including burgers, pies, sausage rolls, and grab-and-go menu items.
- Supporting the delivery of fixture-specific menus and matchday specials.
- Ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and presented to the highest standards.
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness at all times.
- Monitoring food quality, temperatures, and allergen controls.
- Working closely with kitchen and catering colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Supporting stock management and helping minimise waste.
- Previous experience as a Prep Chef, Cook, or in a similar catering role
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management, and food safety requirements.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working in high-volume catering, events, hospitality, or stadium environments.
- Confidence preparing a consistent menu for large numbers of customers. Positive attitude with a strong team ethic.
Casual Cellar and Stock Assistant: (Pay rate: Non-Matchday Shifts: National Minimum Wage; Matchday Shifts: £13.00 Per hour)
- Ensuring food and beverage outlets are fully stocked and operational before, during, and after events.
- Replenishing stock across bars, kiosks, hospitality lounges, and cellar areas.
- Safely moving stock throughout the stadium, including soft drinks, confectionery, beer barrels, and gas canisters.
- Assisting with deliveries, stock checks, and stock rotation.
- Supporting the safe removal and disposal of empty barrels.
- Maintaining clean, organised, and safe cellar and storage areas.
- Working closely with catering and hospitality teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks safely and comfortably.
Casual Food and Bevarage assistant: (Pay rate: National Minimum Wage)
- Serving food and beverages to supporters and guests across the stadium.
- Providing friendly, professional, and efficient customer service.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety.
- Working as part of a busy team during matchdays and events.
- Supporting the setup and close down of kiosks, hospitality areas, and service points.
- Assisting with stock replenishment and ensuring service areas remain organised.
- Following food safety procedures, including allergen awareness and temperature controls.
- Representing Portsmouth FC positively and contributing to a welcoming environment for all visitors.
Your Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in hospitality, catering, retail, or customer service.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
- Experience working within stadiums, events, hospitality, or catering environments.
- Confidence in promoting and upselling food and beverage products.
Ready to lead the way?
The Club will not consider applications via third parties.
To apply, send a cover letter—titled with the role you are applying for—along with your CV to [email protected], no later than 5 pm on 21st June 2026.
If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of your application submission, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.
At Portsmouth Football Club we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you submit the information on the below link to ensure we are always attracting a broad and diverse range of exceptional talent from all areas of society. Responses are anonymous and the data gathered will be used to inform our future initiatives but filling in this form is voluntary
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General Information:
We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.
We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.
Safeguarding
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.
We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.
We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.
Health and Safety
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.
As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company’s health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.
Data Protection
The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with complies with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed off at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.
Pay: From £1.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
