Catering Operations Manager

We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Catering Operations Manager to join our team at Great Yarmouth!

About us

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UKs largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing greyhound racing golf courses hotels and short leisure entertainment media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do making it an exciting and diverse place to work!

Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth development and career progression. After all its our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere all within an industry we love.

What is ARC We embrace diversity. We develop our people. We care for our visitors. We think about our impact. We are proud of our sport.

Work Perks of being a Catering Operations Manager...

• Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
• Discounted food & ARC days out
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
• Company life assurance scheme
• Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
• Support with study through our study assistance schemes

And so much more

About the role:

The Catering Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all catering activities at Great Yarmouth Racecourse including in-house services and third-party concessions while ensuring the smooth delivery of race days and events. Working closely with senior leadership the Catering Operations Manager provides on-site direction maintains high service standards and supports operational continuity. The role focuses on driving revenue growth controlling costs and leading a high-performing catering team to deliver consistent high-quality customer experiences across all events.

Responsibilities of a Catering Operations Manager Please see attached Job Description for full details.

• Support the Site General Manager in delivering the catering strategy aligned with business objectives and commercial targets
• Drive high standards in food quality service delivery and customer experience
• Plan staffing across all events ensuring efficient rota management and control of labour costs
• Work with Sales teams to coordinate catering for race days and events ensuring seamless delivery
• Lead the planning and delivery of high-volume events with consistent high-quality execution
• Manage labour and resources across catering operations to maximise efficiency and performance
• Develop team members through performance reviews and support recruitment initiatives
• Contribute to revenue growth by optimising catering and retail opportunities
• Work with the Head Chef to ensure quality consistency and cost control
• Maintain financial controls including purchasing compliance and cost of sales management
• Maximise revenue through effective pricing and operational strategies
• Promote a positive high-performing team culture
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
• Identify new commercial opportunities to enhance revenue and customer experience
• Ensure accurate promotion of catering offers with Marketing
• Maintain operational standards and ensure compliance with food safety and allergen regulations

The person we are looking for as Catering Operations Manager has..

• GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English
• Personal Licence Business/Event Management Degree or IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)
• Experience in a leisure sporting or event-led environment delivering large-scale events (5000 attendees)
• Strong background in high-volume catering and multi-format hospitality
• Proven ability to manage event delivery labour and costs within budget
• Experience driving spend per head and enhancing customer experience
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales Marketing and Operations

We are on a thrilling journey. So to join us at our next destination be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.

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.

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