Catering Manager
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £40,000 depending on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | BN2 9XZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Arena Racing Company |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 302027JCP |
Summary
Brighton Racecourse is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and driven Catering Manager to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to lead catering operations at one of our vibrant racing venues, delivering exceptional food, service and customer experiences.
About You
The ideal Catering Manager will:
Have proven management experience within a high-end food and beverage, hospitality or restaurant environment
Possess strong knowledge of licensing requirements, food hygiene and health & safety legislation, with the ability to implement best practice
Hold a Personal Licence (desirable)
Be customer-focused, with a passion for delivering outstanding service
Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
Be commercially aware, with the ability to maximise sales opportunities and identify operational improvements
Drive high operational standards, championing attention to detail and exceeding customer expectations
Be IT proficient, including Microsoft Office, stock management and EPOS systems
Have a positive, approachable and professional manner
Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities associated with this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Why Join Us?
We are on an exciting journey and are looking for talented individuals to help shape our future. Join our winning team and be part of a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Work Perks
Annual passes to attend any of our 21 racecourse venues
Discounted food and ARC days out
Cycle to Work scheme
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service (up to 28 days)
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary annual group bonus scheme to reward your hard work
Study assistance schemes to support your development
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.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to lead catering operations at one of our vibrant racing venues, delivering exceptional food, service and customer experiences.
About You
The ideal Catering Manager will:
Have proven management experience within a high-end food and beverage, hospitality or restaurant environment
Possess strong knowledge of licensing requirements, food hygiene and health & safety legislation, with the ability to implement best practice
Hold a Personal Licence (desirable)
Be customer-focused, with a passion for delivering outstanding service
Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
Be commercially aware, with the ability to maximise sales opportunities and identify operational improvements
Drive high operational standards, championing attention to detail and exceeding customer expectations
Be IT proficient, including Microsoft Office, stock management and EPOS systems
Have a positive, approachable and professional manner
Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities associated with this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Why Join Us?
We are on an exciting journey and are looking for talented individuals to help shape our future. Join our winning team and be part of a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Work Perks
Annual passes to attend any of our 21 racecourse venues
Discounted food and ARC days out
Cycle to Work scheme
Holiday allowance increasing with length of service (up to 28 days)
Company life assurance scheme
Discretionary annual group bonus scheme to reward your hard work
Study assistance schemes to support your development
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.