Catering Manager

Join Our Team at Brighton Racecourse - Catering Manager Wanted!

Brighton Racecourse is on an exciting journey, and we're looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and driven Catering Manager to join our team and help shape unforgettable experiences for our guests.

About the Role:

As Catering Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality food and beverage services, ensuring operational excellence, and championing outstanding customer service. You'll play a key role in managing day-to-day operations, implementing health and safety standards, and driving commercial success.

What We're Looking For:

We want someone who is skilled and experienced, with a genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and a sharp eye for detail. The ideal candidate will:

• Have management experience in a high-end food and beverage or restaurant environment.
• Be highly knowledgeable in licensing, food hygiene, and health & safety standards and their implementation.
• Hold a Personal Licence (desirable).
• Be customer-focused with strong planning and organisational skills.
• Possess the ability to maximise sales opportunities and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Lead by example in operational standards, with a commitment to excellence and detail.
• Be IT proficient, especially in Microsoft Office, stock management, and EPOS systems.
• Be a strong communicator with a team-player mindset and a positive, approachable manner.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail in all aspects of the role.

What is ARC?

We care for our visitors.

We think about our impact.

We are proud of our sport.

Work Perks of being a Front Office with us

• Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues.
• Discounted food & ARC days out.
• Discounted hotel stays.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Study assistance schemes.
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days.
• Company life assurance scheme.
• Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work.
• Internal development programmes to help you progress.
• Support with study through our study assistance schemes.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us more relevant, competitive, and resilient. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on 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, in accordance with legal requirements.

If you have a disability requiring reasonable adjustments, please inform us; we will provide necessary accommodations to support your application and role.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and heard, and we strive to be role models in diversity, inclusion, and belonging.