Catering Services Director
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1046678/160315
- Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £highly competitive + excellent bonus and benefits
- Closing date: 20 August 2026
About the role
Catering Service Director
- Newcastle United Football Club, St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST
- highly competitive + excellent bonus and benefits
- 40hrs pw 5/7
- Flexible Benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits
- Hours / Shift Pattern / Shift Times
- Site Specific Perks & Benefits
Job Introduction
At Sodexo Live!, we create exceptional moments, and at one of the most iconic football clubs in the world, hospitality plays a vital role in the fan experience. We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Catering Services Director to lead catering operations across Newcastle United Football Club.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee all food and beverage delivery across premium hospitality, retail, fan dining and event catering, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and strong commercial performance.
We are looking for a dynamic leader with experience in large-scale, high-volume catering or hospitality environments, a passion for innovation, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding food, service and memorable experiences at scale, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
1. Commercial & Financial Performance
Deliver agreed revenue, profitability, productivity and KPI targets through effective financial management, governance and growth of the Newcastle United account.
2. Client Relationship & Retention
Maintain a strong, trusted partnership with Newcastle United FC that drives client satisfaction, retention and long-term business development.
3. Customer, Guest & Player Experience
Deliver exceptional food quality, service standards and hospitality experiences across all Newcastle United locations.
4. People & Culture
Build a highly engaged, diverse and high-performing team through effective leadership, development, succession planning and accountability.
5. Safe, Compliant & Operationally Excellent Business
Ensure all operations are delivered safely, legally and in accordance with contractual, operational and governance requirements.
What You Bring
- Senior leadership experience within large hospitality, catering, sports, leisure or live-events environments.
- Proven experience leading complex multi-site operations.
- Significant experience in retail catering and premium hospitality.
- Strong P&L management and commercial experience.
- Experience leading large and diverse teams.
- Proven ability to manage senior client and stakeholder relationships.
- Experience delivering business plans, change programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of food safety, Health & Safety, allergen management and licensing requirements.
- Experience within a high-profile customer-facing operation..
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 4ST
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