Catering Assistant - Maternity Cover Football Club

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk of harm, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

• Location:
  
  Leicester City Football Club Training Ground, Seagrave
• Contract:
  
  Full Time, Fixed Term (12 Months)
• Department:
  Catering
• Reporting To:
  Catering Operations Manager / Executive Head Chef

Leicester City Football Club is looking for an enthusiastic and professional Catering Assistant to join our Catering team at our world-class Training Ground in Seagrave on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience within an elite sporting environment. Working closely with players, coaches, staff and guests, you will help ensure that our catering operation maintains the highest standards of service, presentation and hospitality.

If you are passionate about customer service, thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Catering Assistant, you will be at the heart of our front‑of‑house operation, providing a welcoming and professional service throughout the training ground.

You will support the day‑to‑day delivery of catering services, ensuring dining areas are presented to the highest standards and that players, coaching staff and visitors receive a first‑class experience.

No two days are the same in this unique environment, offering the opportunity to work within one of the country's leading football clubs while supporting the performance and wellbeing of elite athletes.

• Provide a warm, professional and welcoming service to players, staff and guests.
• Assist with the setup, presentation and replenishment of food and beverage stations.
• Deliver efficient and professional front‑of‑house service during meal periods.
• Serve food and beverages in line with club standards and dietary requirements.
• Maintain exceptional levels of cleanliness and organisation throughout dining and service areas.
• Work closely with kitchen colleagues to ensure smooth and effective service delivery.
• Support catering requirements for training ground events, hospitality activities and VIP functions.
• Monitor stock levels of front‑of‑house supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
• Maintain discretion and professionalism within a high‑performance environment.

• Professional, approachable and customer focused.
• Passionate about hospitality and delivering outstanding service.
• A strong team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy and fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing operational requirements.
• Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, including players, coaches and visitors.
• Previous experience within hospitality, catering or customer service.
• Experience working within a high‑performance sport, VIP hospitality or premium service environment.
• An understanding of sports nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Barista or beverage service experience.

This role requires flexibility to meet the demands of a professional football environment and will involve working:

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a high‑performing team within a world‑class training facility. You'll work in a unique environment that supports elite sport while developing your hospitality and customer service skills within a professional and ambitious organisation.

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