Catering & Events Lead — Weddings, Racedays & Conferences

Lingfield Park Racecourse; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Annual Members’ passes

Hotel discounts

Annual leave 22–28 days

Pension & group life assurance

Healthshield – GP access & EAP

Funded training & development

…and plenty more!

Job summary

Lingfield Park Racecourse is seeking a hands-on Catering Events Manager to join our team, delivering high-quality events across racing, weddings, conferences and other functions. Working under the Catering Operations Manager – South, you will lead event delivery, manage weddings and non-catering events, supervise casual staff and ensure safety and presentation standards.

The role focuses on coordinating venue operations, logistics and customer experience to create memorable events at a leading

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in venue operations, events or a similar environment.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in event preparation, delivery and breakdown.
• Excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible, hands-on approach and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Operations Manager – South in delivering a high-quality customer experience.
• Manage and deliver self-catered weddings and other non-catering-led events.
• Lead logistical set-up and delivery for events and racedays.
• Conduct show rounds and support customer engagement initiatives.
• Lead, train and motivate the casual workforce.
• Support Business Co-ordinators and wider site operations where required.
• Build positive relationships with customers and stakeholders, including members, owners and trainers.
• Ensure high standards of presentation, health and safety, and operational delivery across the site.
• Promote ARC’s values, brand and Green policy.

Skills

Venue operations

Event planning

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Lingfield Park Racecourse is seeking a hands-on Catering Events Manager to join our team, delivering high-quality events across racing, weddings, conferences and other functions. Working under the Catering Operations Manager – South, you will lead event delivery, manage weddings and non-catering events, supervise casual staff and ensure safety and presentation standards.

The role focuses on coordinating venue operations, logistics and customer experience to create memorable events at a leading