Beverage Operations Leader – Ascot Racecourse

Sodexo Ltd; Ascot; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Raceday tickets

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at Ascot Racecourse seeks an experienced Beverage Manager to lead beverage operations across racedays, conferences and events. You will manage planning, purchasing, forecasting and inventory while driving cost control and service excellence.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you’ll inspire teams and optimise processes, partnering with Hospitality, Retail, Culinary, Finance and Event Operations to deliver a premium guest experience at one of the world’s most prestigious venues.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing beverage operations within large-scale hospitality, stadia, events or contract catering environment.
• Proven experience leading operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing labour, budgets and stock.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of beverage planning and operational readiness across racedays, Royal Ascot, conferences and external events.
• Lead purchasing, forecasting and inventory control, ensuring the right products are available without creating unnecessary stockholding or waste.
• Manage beverage cost of sales, labour expenditure and departmental budgets, investigating variances and taking timely corrective action.
• Oversee stock reconciliation, invoice processing and financial reporting, maintaining accurate and secure controls across the site.
• Lead, coach and develop the Cellar Managers and Stock Controller, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work in partnership with Hospitality, Retail, Culinary, Finance, Commercial and Event Operations teams to deliver a coordinated event operation.
• Manage supplier performance, delivery schedules and product quality while building productive commercial relationships.
• Maintain high standards of licensing, food safety, equipment compliance and safe working practices throughout the department.
• Review performance following each event and translate operational feedback and financial data into practical improvement plans.
• Standardise processes and introduce new ideas that improve service consistency, efficiency and overall performance.

Skills

Beverage operations

Team leadership

Budget management

Stock control

Forecasting

Vendor management

Excel

EPOS systems

Tools

EPOS systems

Job description

Sodexo Live! at Ascot Racecourse seeks an experienced Beverage Manager to lead beverage operations across racedays, conferences and events. You will manage planning, purchasing, forecasting and inventory while driving cost control and service excellence.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you’ll inspire teams and optimise processes, partnering with Hospitality, Retail, Culinary, Finance and Event Operations to deliver a premium guest experience at one of the world’s most prestigious venues.