Catering Manager

Arena Racing Company; Brighton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Brighton is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee catering operations at a vibrant racing venue. The role requires significant management experience in food and beverage and a passion for customer service. Candidates should demonstrate strong planning skills and an ability to maximize sales. The organization values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Join us for a rewarding career in a dynamic environment with competitive perks such as annual passes and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Annual passes to racecourse venues

Discounted food and ARC days out

Cycle to Work scheme

Holiday allowance increasing with length of service

Company life assurance scheme

Discretionary annual group bonus scheme

Study assistance schemes

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within a high-end food and beverage, hospitality or restaurant environment.
• Possess strong knowledge of licensing, food hygiene, and health & safety legislation.
• Be customer-focused and passionate about outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering operations and deliver exceptional food and service.
• Maximise sales opportunities and identify operational improvements.
• Drive high operational standards and exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Management experience in high-end food and beverage

Knowledge of licensing requirements

Strong planning and organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Education

Personal Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock management systems

EPOS systems

Job description

Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience

Hours: 40

Closing Date: 27 th February 2026

Brighton Racecourse is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and driven Catering Manager to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to lead catering operations at one of our vibrant racing venues, delivering exceptional food, service and customer experiences.

About You

The ideal Catering Manager will:

• Have proven management experience within a high-end food and beverage, hospitality or restaurant environment
• Possess strong knowledge of licensing requirements, food hygiene and health & safety legislation, with the ability to implement best practice
• Hold a Personal Licence (desirable)
• Be customer-focused, with a passion for delivering outstanding service
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
• Be commercially aware, with the ability to maximise sales opportunities and identify operational improvements
• Drive high operational standards, championing attention to detail and exceeding customer expectations
• Be IT proficient, including Microsoft Office, stock management and EPOS systems
• Have a positive, approachable and professional manner
• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities associated with this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Why Join Us?

We are on an exciting journey and are looking for talented individuals to help shape our future. Join our winning team and be part of a dynamic and rewarding environment.

• Annual passes to attend any of our 21 racecourse venues
• Discounted food and ARC days out
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service (up to 28 days)
• Company life assurance scheme
• Discretionary annual group bonus scheme to reward your hard work
• Study assistance schemes to support your development

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.

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