Catering Events Manager

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 Resort is not just a racecourse but the destination of choice for all events. Staging all weather racing, weddings, conferences and family events. As Lingfield continues to grow successfully you will grow with us.

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on and organised Catering Events Manager to join our team, working under the leadership of the Catering Operations Manager – South.

You will support the operational delivery of our venue, including racing, events and non-catering-led functions such as self-catered weddings. Working closely with our Operations and Catering teams, you will help deliver exceptional customer experiences and ensure events run smoothly.

Key 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.

About you

You will ideally have:

• A 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.
• A flexible, hands‑on approach and a commitment to working as part of a team.

Work Perks

• 2 Annual Members’ passes giving access to over 1,500 racedays
• Hotel discounts and complimentary golf
• Annual leave starting at 22 days, rising to 28 with service
• Pension & group life assurance schemes
• Healthshield – including 24/7 GP access & EAP
• Funded training & development opportunities
• …and plenty more!

Join a supportive team and play a key role in delivering exciting racedays and events within a leading racecourse environment.

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.