Matchday Retail Team Leader

OVG's landmark partnership with Southampton Football Club represents a significant step forward in elevating the fan experience at St Mary's Stadium.
 
We're already delivering a complete transformation of all food and beverage outlets; working closely with the club to provide new menu items, shorter wait times, better service, and enhanced hospitality across every touchpoint
 
We're fans first and believe food and drink are central to the fan experience. From grab-and-go options at concourses throughout the stadium, alongside premium offerings in hospitality suites and bars, all designed to create an outstanding matchday experience for every fan up to corporate hospitality.

We're looking for Retail Team Leaders to Join Southampton Football Club’s matchday team within Front of House Retail, supporting fast-paced food and beverage outlets across the stadium. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced team leaders seeking flexible, casual work in a vibrant matchday environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service roles (stadium or event experience desirable)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• A positive, reliable, and team-oriented approach
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team during busy service periods

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting retail teams during matchday operations
• Ensuring smooth service delivery across kiosks and retail units
• Providing excellent customer service and leading by example
• Resolving customer queries and supporting service standards
• Supporting stock control and maintaining retail presentation standards
• Operating tills and assisting with transactions when required

Good to Know

Pay rate: £16.23 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) £14.48 base pay.
Contract type: Casual / Matchday
Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
Shifts: Flexible, based on home matchdays and stadium events

OVG is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you. 

If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.

The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.