Events & Catering Lead - Weddings & Racedays

Arena Racing Company; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual passes

Hotel discounts

Annual leave 22-28 days

Pension & life assurance

Healthshield GP access

Training & development

Job summary

Lingfield Park Resort is seeking a hands-on Catering Events Manager to join our team, working under 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in venue operations, events, or similar.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Experience in event prep, delivery and breakdown.
• Excellent attention to detail and can-do attitude.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible, hands-on team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Operations Manager – South in delivering a high-quality customer experience.
• Lead 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

Planning

Event delivery

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Lingfield Park Resort is seeking a hands-on Catering Events Manager to join our team, working under 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.