Concessions Manager, Wembley Stadium
Req ID: 40105
Category: Food & Beverage
Job type: Full-Time
Subsidiary: Sportservice
The opportunity
Delaware North UK is hiring a full-time Concessions Manager at Wembley Stadium in London. In this iconic location, there are always opportunities to shine. As a Concessions Manager, you will be driving successful concessions operations, with your effective and passionate leadership of collaborative teams ensuring exceptional guest service, managing cost lines, and collaborating with Head of Concessions on financial planning. If you are the quick-thinking, strong, and composed leader we are looking for, ready to share our vision for operational excellence in this incredible setting, take a shot at your career with us. Join our valued team at this extraordinary venue.
Pay
£40,000 per annum
What we offer
Lofty goals? We have them too. At Delaware North UK, we like a challenge, and talent and hard work are rewarded. Here, you’ll find yourself working at the coolest venues with some of the best team members. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, so if you’re ready to take the next step, score your next career goal with us and see why Delaware North is your best move yet. As our team member, you’ll receive:
- A generous 33-day holiday allowance (including bank holidays)
- Favourable pension contributions
- Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major international sporting events and concerts, including England’s National Football team, Cup Football competitions, Sidemen Charity Match, Dua Lipa, multiple nights of both Oasis, and Coldplay, and so much more in 2025
Help us delight the world by applying today.
What will you do?
- Collaborate with the Head of Concessions, culinary, and concessions teams to ensure effective operations, financial planning, and achievement of budgeted targets, while tracking event sales to support future planning and improve performance
- Manage and analyse event sales, stock, labour, wastage, and stock-to-cash to improve future event planning and profitability
- Create and implement action plans to improve guest experience and business performance
- Build strong relationships with senior business leaders and provide administrative assistance when needed, including proactively supporting recruitment, onboarding, and team member training, ensuring a high-performance culture focused on guest service excellence
- Ensure the operation complies with current health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence
More about you
- 3+ years’ experience, including 2+ years’ of managerial experience; no degree required
- Experience managing, guiding, and leading large teams within a high-volume, fast-paced catering or hospitality environment
- Knowledge of the Food & Beverage industry, preferably within a hospitality or catering environment
- Working with technology platforms within an operational environment is beneficial
Who we are
Since its opening in 2007, Delaware North have been the proud hospitality provider at the iconic Wembley Stadium, home to England’s National Football Teams. As the UK’s most significant sports and entertainment venue, the buzzing Wembley Stadium has showcased some of the world’s most iconic events, giving Delaware North team members countless opportunities to build outstanding memories with our guests.
From the Lionesses making history in 2022, winning the UEFA Women’s Euros with a record crowd for their first European title, to world-class concerts from Adele, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, and The Weeknd, there is something for every entertainment enthusiast to enjoy. Wembley Stadium holds historic moments in English entertainment; with a glowing reputation that proceeds itself, working with Delaware North at Wembley gives you first-class access to making spectacular events come to life. With jam-packed events year-round, there will be opportunities to excite everyone; this might not be your only job, but it may be your best!
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Based on a foundation of family and hospitality
When the Jacobs family started their humble popcorn and peanuts stand more than a century ago, they had no idea the venture would grow into one of the world’s largest privately owned hospitality companies. Delaware North has thrived for three generations, serving guests at iconic venues worldwide through innovation, integrity, and dedication.
Our team members are the heart and soul of our business, creating unforgettable guest experiences every day — from the first tee as the official catering partner of the PGA of America Championships and domestic Ryder Cup to a first-class meal at a dream Disney® location. We proudly offer countless growth and learning opportunities, guided by top-tier hospitality mentors.
Find connection, purpose, and growth at Delaware North.
Hourly benefits
Weekly
pay
For hourly team members
Employee discounts
(varies by location)
For eligible team members
Employee Assistance
Program
For all team members
Referral
bonuses
For all team members
Flexible work
schedules
For all team members
Training and
development
For all team members
Salary benefits
Employee
assistance program
For all team members
Referral
bonuses
For all team members
Flexible work
schedules
For all team members
Training and
development
For all team members
Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members
401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members
Paid vacation days and holidays
For eligible team members
Performance
bonuses
For eligible team members
Paid parental
bonding leave
For eligible team members
Employee discounts
(varies by location)
For eligible team members
U.S. benefits
Every team member has the right to feel comfortable, safe, and secure at work. See what your Delaware North benefits package includes.
Employee
assistance program
For all team members
Referral
bonuses
For all team members
Flexible work
schedules
For all team members
Training and
development
For all team members
Health, dental, and
vision insurance
For eligible team members
401(k) with up to
4% company match
For eligible team members
Paid time off
and holidays
For eligible team members
Performance
bonuses
For eligible team members
Paid parental
bonding leave
For eligible team members
Employee discounts
(varies by location)
For eligible team members
Weekly
pay
For hourly team members
U.K. benefits
Work at some of the coolest venues in the U.K. and the world, and feel safe and secure while you do what you love.
See what your Delaware North benefits include.
Competitive
weekly pay
Casual and hourly team members
Training and
development
with Attensi, our award-winning training app
33-day holiday allowance
(including bank holidays)
for permanent team members
Favorable pension
contributions
for permanent team members
Employee discounts
and perks
Access to Drewberry App
Casual benefits
Competitive
weekly pay
Training and
development
Flexible work
schedules
Work at some of the world’s coolest venues
Permanent benefits
33-day holiday allowance
(including bank holidays)
Favourable pension
contributions
Employee discounts
and perks
Training and
development
Team member journeys
Artem’s story
Executive Chef, Lincoln Ristorante
Artem began his journey as a cook, later being promoted to sous chef and then executive chef.
September 2014
April 2018 to September 2019
March 2022 to present
Madeline’s story
Senior Analyst
After being hired as a front desk agent at the Westin, Madeline sought out mentorship from company leaders and quickly worked her way up to manager, then director, before landing herself a corporate senior analyst role.
April 2017
December 2017
October 2018
February 2022
August 2024
Becki’s story
Concessions Chef
Starting as a prep cook, Becki was promoted to a restaurant supervisor and then concessions chef in her first year. By her third year, she was a certified sous chef.
March 2016
March 2017
March 2017 to present
March 2019
March 2023 to present
Yuhi’s story
Director of Culinary
After working as a line cook and then sous chef, Yuhi left to pursue other interests before returning as an executive chef and being promoted to a director position.
(Rockefeller Center)
October 2003
May 2005
(Rockefeller Center)
April 2012
Morimoto Asia Orlando
January 2016
Patina Orlando
June 2022
Francesco’s story
Boxes Manager, Emirates Stadium
After Francesco helped alleviate issues as a stadium box waiter, he was given new challenges and promotions leading up to his current role as boxes manager.
2009 to 2010
2010 to 2013
2013 to present
Nicola’s story
Business Support Manager, Wembley Stadium
Starting with the eventual goal of becoming a full-time boxes manager at Wembley Stadium, Nicola successfully worked her way up from private box waiter.
February 2012
August 2013
March 2014
March 2015
September 2016
January 2017
August 2019
September 2023 to present
CHEFS® OVERVIEW
Delaware North is proud to offer an industry-leading, one-year program for emerging culinarians looking to develop their skills and progress their careers. Created in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America, CHEFS (Culinary & Hospitality Excellence for Future Success) provides hands-on executive chef mentorship, training, and coursework that results in ProChef I certification and a clear path to career success.
UK locations overview
Get excited. Working in one of the world’s coolest venues hardly feels like work at all. Between great teammates and the roar of the crowd, the atmosphere is electric with a job at a famous stadium or other iconic locations in London or Derby. Looking to be in the middle of the action? You’re in the right place.
Culinary life
UK team member life
