Delaware North UK is hiring casual Hospitality Food and Beverage opportunities for Hospitality Managers, Hospitality Supervisors, Bartenders, and Restaurant Waiters to join our team at the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. In this electric environment, there are always opportunities to thrive. As a Hospitality Manager, Hospitality Supervisor, Bartender, or Restaurant Waiter, you will be part of our elite team delivering first-class dining experiences and ensuring outstanding services for our guests. If you are looking for Hospitality Food and Beverage opportunities and ready to join our collaborative team in time for the 2026-2027 football season, take a shot at your new job with us and apply today.
At Delaware North UK, you’ll find yourself working at the coolest venues with some of the best team members. Here, talent and hard work are rewarded, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, so if you’re ready to take the next step, shoot and score your future career with us and see why Delaware North is your best move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:
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Competitive weekly pay
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Casual 8+ hour shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and match days, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle
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Free meal on event days
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Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major national and international sporting events and concerts, including The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League football, and Take That taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events and plenty more still to come in 2026
Help us delight the world by applying today.
Provide efficient food and beverage service, promptly and professionally delivering offerings and ensuring guest satisfaction with every dish or beverage
Engage and communicate positively with guests to elevate the guest experience, providing insights into our offerings and delivering top-tier service and satisfaction, creating inviting, enjoyable atmospheres
Collaborate effectively with team members to deliver outstanding customer service
Ensure impeccable order and management of workspaces
Ensure the operation complies with current health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence
No degree required
Relevant experience working in a hospitality or similar environment
Skills in communication, teamwork organisation, time management, attention to detail, and guest service
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Ability to stand for duration of shift
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If applicable to the role, comfortable handling various alcohol products
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Availability to attend shifts for matchdays and event days, due to events-based nature of roles
In 2025, Delaware North began their journey to transform hospitality at the incredible and beloved Stadium of Light. Home to Sunderland Association Football Club, Delaware North is eager to provide a range of services at topflight Premier League football, international sports, concerts, meetings, and events at this incredible 49,000 red and white seater stadium!
Bringing premium hospitality and exceptional experiences to our new guests is just part of the job, and with the stadium buzzing with the roar of the crowd, it hardly feels like work at all. Here, we provide endless opportunities for our team members to shine and grow, including working at the supreme Banks on the Wear and 76 Yards experiences alongside Michelin star Chef, and Sunderland fan, Tommy Banks, kicking off the start of great collaboration. Following refurbished concourse environments, the 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off with improved food and beverage offerings for guests, as well as opportunities to collaborate with local vendors, supported by new technology to significantly increase the speed and quality of guest service. We can’t wait to kick off the new season with our team members, ready to grow and shine in this atmospheric Tyne and Wear location, where passionate guests deserve memorable moments that lasts a lifetime. Apply now to join us.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
