Amadeus
Careers
Join the team
Stars are MADE here
THE HOME OF LIVE EVENTS, WHERE STRS CAN BE AMADEUS
We MADE Amadeus a success together. We work as a team and we’ve got each others’ backs. Because we are in the events business, we aim for the stars. We work hard, have a laugh and meet some bostin’ people at the same time.
Browse our job opportunities
At Amadeus we’re committed to developing people at every level of the business. If you have a real passion for high quality food service, we want to hear from you.
Browse our latest Job opportunities below or head to the NEC Group website.
Browse our apprenticeships
We’ve teamed up with University College Birmingham and Solihull College to give aspiring chefs and hospitality leaders a taste of the industry, as well as a chance to learn from the cream of the culinary crop.
Browse our latest apprenticeships below or head to the NEC Group website.
- KEY OPPORTUNITIES -
TEAM MEMBER
Shifts to suit you, great people around you. Oh, and a free meal
TRAINEE MANAGERS
Lead a team and manage one of our many venues
APPRENTICESHIPS
Build a brighter future MADE at Amadeus
STUDENTS
Fit working around your studies
- EXPLORE -
WHY AMADEUS
How we are MADE up
AMADEUS CULTURE
MADE for people to build their futures
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Opportunities MADE
BENEFITS
MADE for you
We work with the stars but around here you can reach for them.
Amadeus, part of the NEC Group, is an award-winning event catering company, based in Birmingham.
We are passionate foodies. With a kitchen boasting more than 650 industry awards, Amadeus delivers innovative solutions to venues and event organisers across the country, providing visitors with a unique and memorable food experience.
As part of the NEC Group we run the catering operations NEC, the ICC, Resorts World Arena, Utilita Arena and the Vox. We also operate at many other venues nationally, find out more on our venues page.
We work in a busy environment that is ever changing, so for us, it is really important that we can have some fun! We focus on harnessing an environment where everyone feels supported and working hard doesn’t feel like a chore. The events we work on our fun, lively and busy – just like our teams.
Events can mean evening and weekend work, but overall Amadeus can offer flexibility in the hospitality industry. It won’t be every weekend or every evening but a flexible approach that works for you.
At Amadeus every step pf the way we are there to help guide our teams. We provide tailored plans at every stage of your career whether it’s at your induction or on the job.
We offer a broad range of courses delivered by our learning and development department through e-learning modules and face to face workshops.
All the basic training will be offered as standard, up to level 3 in Food Safety for those working in our kitchens with an option to expand your horizons with additional training.
In addition, we offer apprenticeship programmes across all departments – offering opportunities for some on the job learning as well being supported learning from some of best in the business.
We offer:
- Buy up to 5 days holiday a year
- Free onsite parking
- Free lunch/dinner
- Pension plans
- Learning & development programmes
- An employee assistance program
- Staff tickets to the hottest shows in town
- Health insurance
- Earn rewards with our generous stars recognition programme
- Employee discount and cash back offers on major retailers
And much, much more!
- What our team say -
- PART OF THE FAMILY -
A SELECTION OF SOME OF OUR AMAZING VENUES AND STAFF
Amadeus, part of the NEC Group, is an award-winning event catering company, based in Birmingham. We deliver diverse catering to many customers who attend our world-famous exhibitions and high-profile concerts as well as corporate, private and wedding events.
Our home venues are the NEC, the ICC, Resorts World Arena, Utilita Arena and the Vox. We also operate at other venues nationally, more details can be found on our venues page
Please could you call 0121 767 3990 we will be able to direct you from your location, we also provide maps on your welcome email.
Apply online on our work for us page
Let us know which job they are looking to apply for, and we’d be happy to send them the recruitment link, or they could apply online on our work for us page
We will contact you with in four days of your application. You’ll receive a quiz and upon passing, we will then invite you to an interview.
Please dress smart casual.
We have a range of interview approaches, depending on the role. It might be one or a combination of: face-to-face interview, online interview, or assessment centres, where you can meet the team. We want to give an insight into what it’s really like to work with us.
No experience is necessary, but we would like to see your employment history upon application. Checks are only required for specific events and staff, but we will let you know in plenty of time if these are necessary.
When you start your job, you’ll need to complete various online training modules. These take approx. four hours and you will be paid in line with payroll process. The courses ensure you are up to date with food safety, health & safety as well as NEC Group and Amadeus know how.
We offer:
- Accrued holiday
- Free onsite parking
- Free lunch
- Pension plans
- Great Learning & Development
- An Employee assistance program
- Not forgetting our exclusive discounts
- and many more great benefits
If you wish to train as a cashier, plate wait or bar, we can arrange a shift for you. Just notify the manager of the area that you need training in this position. You will wear an “I’m in training” badge until you and the manager feel you are confident in that role
Have you already booked onto a shift in a role that you’ve never done before? Let us know by emailing [email protected]
Amadeus offer work around your availability. If we need staff for an event and you are available and have the skills needed, you will be booked.
You manage your availability and view allocated shifts on your online profile.
You can input an expense claim via your backstage login and follow the instructions to submit your claim. You will need to provide a VAT receipt as part of your claim.
We provide taxis for staff that work after 11pm, live within a 20-mile radius, and can provide a payment of £3. At the start of your shift, just let the relevant deployment team know you will need a taxi.
