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Events and VIP Lounge Waiter

On-site in Madrid·Added yesterday (last checked 5 Nov)

Sodexo Iberia

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Hours: Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Madrid

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience in events and training in service protocol is valued
We are looking for a person with a sense of excellence, a passion for gastronomy, and a high sense of commitment.
Previous experience of at least 1 or 2 years in similar positions (catering, banquets, or food service).
Agility, proactivity, excellent customer service, and ability to work in a team.
Availability: Must be able to work the indicated shifts from Tuesday to Saturday. Schedule flexibility according to the needs of the rosters and university center events.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Working at Sodexo is more than a job. Our purpose is to improve the daily lives of people to create a better life for all. Working at Sodexo, you will feel that you are acting with a purpose, that you are part of a great team, and that you have opportunities to develop your professional career.

Stable contract
Salary: according to collective agreement + high possibility of working overtime depending on the event.

Schedule: 30h/week, 30h/week from Tuesday to Saturday, normally in the mornings, schedule adaptable to events, flexible.

Good working environment: Corporate and university environment, dynamic and professional.
The possibility of joining a leading company in sustainable catering and value-added experiences at all stages of life.
To grow in a multinational company where every day will be a new challenge.

The role

We are looking for a Waiter/Waitress for events and VIP lounges for one of our educational centers in the Canillejas/Suances area, 30h/week from Tuesday to Saturday, normally in the mornings, schedule adaptable to events, flexible.

What you'll do

Serve at the buffet line / buffet
Set up and dismantle bars and serve at bars
Table service
Pass food or drinks during cocktails
Assist in event setup

About Sodexo Iberia

Sodexo Iberia is the Spanish and Portuguese arm of Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food services and facilities management. The company provides integrated services such as on-site catering, food services, facility management, and employee benefits solutions to corporate, healthcare, education, and public sector clients. With a strong presence across the Iberian Peninsula, Sodexo Iberia operates thousands of client sites and employs tens of thousands of people, making it one of the largest employers in the region's services sector.

In Spain, Sodexo Iberia has a significant operational footprint with offices and service locations in major cities including Madrid and Barcelona. The company is known for its commitment to quality of life, sustainability, and diversity, and it actively hires professionals in areas such as operations, engineering, and customer service. For international professionals, Sodexo Iberia offers opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with roles that often require multilingual skills and a global perspective, making it an attractive employer for those looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry: Facilities and Food Services
Founded: 1966
Employees: 400,000–450,000
Headquarters: Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Sodexo Iberia operates across Spain and Portugal, with major offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering opportunities in various cities.
The company is a global leader in its industry, providing a stable and well-structured work environment for international employees.
Sodexo emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with policies that support international hires and cross-cultural collaboration.
Many roles at Sodexo Iberia involve client-facing services, which may require Spanish language skills, but there are also positions in management and corporate functions where English is commonly used.
Sodexo offers career development programs and internal mobility, which can be beneficial for professionals looking to grow within a large multinational.

In their own words

About the company & team

Sodexo is a world leader in sustainable food services and quality of life services at all stages of life. Founded in Marseille (France) in 1966, it is now present in 45 countries and has 423,000 employees serving 100 million consumers daily. We offer catering and facility management services with the aim of improving the quality of life of our employees and the people we serve, as well as contributing to the economic, social, and environmental development of the regions where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to improve the daily lives of people to create a better life for all.

Additional information

If you consider that this offer fits what you are looking for and we can contribute to improving your quality of life, you only have to apply and we will be delighted to meet you! Respecting our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, this position is open to all candidates regardless of gender, nationality, race, culture, age, religion, sexual orientation, or different ability/disability.

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