This is where your journey to becoming one of our food travel experts starts

Here at SSP UK & Ireland, our vision is to be the world's best travel food and drinks company, bringing restaurants, cafes and bars to airports and stations across the world. Recognised as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers for 2025. We are truly passionate about being the best part of the journey for everyone we meet.

  • Join a Top Employer!

    At SSP UK, you’ll find a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are prioritised. Recognised as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers for 2025, we have a great heritage and a long track record in the hospitality business. We take great pride in developing our teams to provide the best food, drink and service for our customers in what is often a very busy environment.

  • Join a Top Employer!

    Making sure the customer gets the best experience every time is our number one goal. Our ambition is to be recognised as the leading Food and Beverage operator in travel locations worldwide and we love food. If you care as much about these two things as we do then you’re in the right place! Explore our career opportunities and see how you can make a difference with us.

  • Career Development at SSP

    At SSP we offer an apprenticeship programme to all our colleagues who want to develop their knowledge and skills. There are a number of apprenticeship development programmes available across all roles, levels, and functions in the business. As well as time and support dedicated to your career progression.

  • Belong at SSP

    At SSP, belonging is central to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. By embracing diverse perspectives and fostering equity, we ensure all voices are heard and everyone can thrive.

Where we operate

Air & Rail

You can find an SSP store in major airports and train stations across the UK such as Heathrow, London City Airport, London Gatwick, Bristol Airport, Liverpool Airport,  Belfast International Airport, Paddington Station, London Waterloo and Edinburgh Train Station. 

Rail Gourmet

Rail Gourmet (RG) is a part of SSP UK & Ireland. RG deals directly with onboard service as well as the logistical planning and providing of food and beverages to others to offer onboard service.

Support functions

Our support functions work behind the scenes to support and grow SSP at every level. Our offices are located in London Camden and Parklands Birmingham. Here you will find SSP Group and SSP UK & Ireland.

Our brands

Our unrivalled portfolio of local, international and bespoke brands plays a vital role in our ability to deliver unique, rewarding and fulfilling experiences in each of our worldwide locations. These are just some of the brands you could be working with

Opportunities at SSP

Meet our people

Funmbi Alba - Project Support Administrator

“SSP embraces diversity and inclusion and is open to growth and opportunities, within the space of a year I have moved from one department to another inside the organisation. The company also takes pride in showing their employee’s achievements, such as award recognition that employees have received. This has been a wonderful way to celebrate success as it shows the company cares about it’s employees.“  

Cosmin Mociornita – General Manager, Leon

"SSP is the best place to work if you have the drive, tenacity, and motivation to always achieve more while being part of an amazing team. It will provide you with all the support you need, the opportunity to choose from different brands and the experience you'll be gaining is second to none as you will develop transferable skills which can be used in every industry."

Nikita Simpson - Operations Support Manager

"My advice would be to do it! Here at SSP there is such a wealth of knowledge and skill that you are constantly learning, growing and pushing yourself to be better. The opportunities for learning are vast, and the qualifications you can gain on the job are great! I completed my Level 3"

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This is where your journey to becoming one of our food travel experts starts

Here at SSP UK & Ireland, our vision is to be the world's best travel food and drinks company, bringing restaurants, cafes and bars to airports and stations across the world. Recognised as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers for 2025. We are truly passionate about being the best part of the journey for everyone we meet.

Join a Top Employer!

At SSP UK, you’ll find a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are prioritised. Recognised as one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers for 2025, we have a great heritage and a long track record in the hospitality business. We take great pride in developing our teams to provide the best food, drink and service for our customers in what is often a very busy environment.

Making sure the customer gets the best experience every time is our number one goal. Our ambition is to be recognised as the leading Food and Beverage operator in travel locations worldwide and we love food. If you care as much about these two things as we do then you’re in the right place! Explore our career opportunities and see how you can make a difference with us.

Career Development at SSP

At SSP we offer an apprenticeship programme to all our colleagues who want to develop their knowledge and skills. There are a number of apprenticeship development programmes available across all roles, levels, and functions in the business. As well as time and support dedicated to your career progression.

Belong at SSP

At SSP, belonging is central to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. By embracing diverse perspectives and fostering equity, we ensure all voices are heard and everyone can thrive.

Where we operate

Air & Rail

You can find an SSP store in major airports and train stations across the UK such as Heathrow, London City Airport, London Gatwick, Bristol Airport, Liverpool Airport,  Belfast International Airport, Paddington Station, London Waterloo and EdinburghTrain Station. 

Rail Gourmet

Rail Gourmet (RG) is a part of SSP UK & Ireland. RG deals directly with onboard service as well as the logistical planning and providing of food and beverages to others to offer onboard service.

Support Functions

Our support functions work behind the scenes to support and grow SSP at every level. Our offices are located in London Camden and Parklands Birmingham. Here you will find SSP Group and SSP UK & Ireland.

Our brands

Our unrivalled portfolio of local, international and bespoke brands plays a vital role in our ability to deliver unique, rewarding and fulfilling experiences in each of our worldwide locations. These are just some of the brands you could be working with

Opportunities at SSP

Meet our people

  • Funmbi Alba - Project Support Administrator

    “SSP embraces diversity and inclusion and is open to growth and opportunities, within the space of a year I have moved from one department to another inside the organisation. The company also takes pride in showing their employee’s achievements, such as award recognition that employees have received. This has been a wonderful way to celebrate success as it shows the company cares about it’s employees.“

  • Cosmin Mociornita – General Manager

    "SSP is the best place to work if you have the drive, tenacity, and motivation to always achieve more while being part of an amazing team. It will provide you with all the support you need, the opportunity to choose from different brands and the experience you'll be gaining is second to none as you will develop transferable skills which can be used in every industry."

  • Nikita Simpson, Operations Support Manager

    "My advice would be to do it! Here at SSP there is such a wealth of knowledge and skill that you are constantly learning, growing and pushing yourself to be better. The opportunities for learning are vast, and the qualifications you can gain on the job are great! I completed my Level 3"

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