Casual Matchday Cellar Staff - Newcastle United Football Club

We’re experience makers

And food fanatics. And we’re hiring.

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.

Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more.

Be part of something greater.

This is an incredible opportunity to join our team at Sodexo Live! St James’ Park, Newcastle United Football Club for season 2026/27. Following on from our biggest season yet, we are looking to start the new upcoming season where we left off.

With the opportunity to work at both Matchday and Non-Matchday Events, this is a great opportunity for for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering environment and to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

We are looking for customer focused individuals, who want to be a part of something greater.

If this is you, apply to join our team now.

What you'll do

• Receive, store, and rotate beverage stock in the cellar area in line with delivery and inventory procedures
• Organise and maintain beer, cider, soft drinks, and other stock in a clean, safe, and efficient manner
• Prepare and distribute kegs, gas, and other bar supplies to stadium bars and kiosks before and during matchdays
• Connect and change kegs, gas cylinders, and dispense equipment safely and correctly
• Ensure cellar and storage areas are kept clean, tidy, and compliant with health & safety standards
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or discrepancies to supervisors or management
• Assist with stock counts, audits, and deliveries as required
• Support bar teams by ensuring timely replenishment of products during busy service periods
• Follow all food safety, licensing, and health & safety regulations at all times
• Safely operate manual handling equipment such as cages, pallet trucks, and trolleys where required
• Dispose of waste, empty containers, and recycling materials appropriately
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including cellar setup and secure storage of stock
• Report any equipment faults, leaks, or safety hazards immediately
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced stadium environment with large-scale stock movement demands
• Maintain a professional, organised, and safety-conscious approach at all times

What you'll bring

• Previous experience in a cellar, bar support, warehouse, logistics, or stock handling role preferred but not essential
• Strong understanding of stock rotation, storage, and basic inventory control principles
• Physically fit and able to lift, move, and transport heavy kegs and stock safely
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume stadium environment
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, matchdays, and large-scale events
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures, especially manual handling and safe equipment use
• Able to work independently as well as part of a wider bar and catering team
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail when managing stock and deliveries
• Calm and efficient under pressure during busy matchday operations
• Willingness to learn cellar systems, dispense equipment, and stock processes
• Good communication skills to liaise effectively with bar and catering staff
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic
• Able to follow instructions and work to operational procedures accurately