Catering Manager

Arena Racing Corporation Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK racing venue is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee catering operations. The ideal candidate will possess proven management experience in high-end hospitality, be customer-focused, and skilled in maximizing sales opportunities. Key responsibilities include delivering exceptional food and service, while upholding high operational standards. This role promises a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to join a passionate team committed to excellence in customer experiences.

Benefits

Annual passes to attend any racecourse venue

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 high-end hospitality.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety legislation.
• Desirable to hold a Personal Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering operations at a vibrant racing venue.
• Deliver exceptional food, service, and customer experiences.

Skills

Management experience in hospitality

Knowledge of licensing requirements

Customer-focused service

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to maximise sales

IT proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Personal Licence (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock management systems

EPOS systems

Job description

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.