Student Placement - Hospitality and Events

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We are keen to hear from people looking for a career in the events or hospitality industry, someone who is passionate and enthusiastic and can see the benefit of joining a market leading, global business. The successful applicant will be based at Newcastle United Football Club, as part of the Sodexo team. This position involves working match days and events therefore flexibility to work weekends and some evening is important

In return for your hard work and commitment during your placement year you may be able to secure a permanent role with the team following graduation.

http://www.prestigevenuesandevents.sodexo.com/venues/32/newcastle-united-football-club/

Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

For more information on the company see Careers in Sports and Leisure

Role Responsibility

During your placement you will work with our management team across all areas of the services we provide onsite, you will spend time in the kitchen, the sales office, HR & Staffing, front of house and even have the opportunity to take on some Duty Management responsibilities. You will see our vast operation from providing staffing and catering on match days, to large corporate events and maybe even a wedding! Spending time in each department will give you a fantastic insight into a variety of hospitality and events roles.

During your time with us, you will have the opportunity to:-

Spend time in a variety of departments.
Work on high profile events.
Observe other areas of our business such as hospitality, events, logistics and planning.
Learn about other areas of our Sodexo Sports and Leisure business.
Potentially support on additional events, Open Golf, Chelsea Flower Show.
Secure a casual contract for your final year of study

The Ideal Candidate

This is a placement for a 2^nd year student who wants to join the team for a 12 month period to learn about the industry. On completion you will return to University for your final year. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, confident, articulate and keen to succeed.

Package Description

£16,000 - £18,000

About the Company

Our mission is improve the quality of life of Sodexo employees and all those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which we operate. We work to improve the well-being of people across the globe through our unique range of expert services and the talent of our teams. As one of the world’s largest employers and a
company of “people at the service of other people,” we are committed to being an employer of choice – providing jobs for our people, as well as training and opportunities for internal promotion to help our employees move up the career ladder.

Salary	£16,000 - £18,000 + Benefits
Frequency	Annual
Job Reference	SDX/TP/88404/40859/RM
Contract Type	Fixed Term – Full Time
Closing Date	07 February, 2019
Job Category	Hospitality
Business Unit	UK Sodexo Live
Location	Newcastle, England
Posted on	14 January, 2019

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