Catering Services Director

Catering Services Director

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Ascot Racecourse

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and elevate the catering experience at the iconic Ascot Racecourse.
  • Company: Join Sodexo Live!, a leader in hospitality and catering.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to shape unforgettable experiences.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.
  • Why this job: Be part of a prestigious venue and influence thousands of guests every year.
  • Qualifications: Proven experience in large-scale hospitality or catering operations.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

Lead one of the most prestigious hospitality and catering operations in the world.

Some opportunities simply don't come around very often - this is one of them!

Sodexo Live! is searching for an exceptional Catering Services Director to lead the food, beverage and hospitality experience at the iconic Ascot Racecourse - home to Royal Ascot, one of the world's most celebrated sporting and social events.

This is not just another venue leadership role.

This is the opportunity to shape and elevate a multimillion pound hospitality business, lead a team of industry-leading professionals, influence the experience of hundreds of thousands of guests every year, and create unforgettable moments at one of the UK's most prestigious venues.

We're looking for a visionary leader.

A commercial powerhouse.

A hospitality obsessive.

Someone who thrives on innovation, drives operational excellence, inspires high-performing teams and constantly asks, "what's next?" The Opportunity As Catering Services Director, you will have ultimate responsibility for the strategic, operational and commercial success of the catering and hospitality operation at Ascot Racecourse.

From Royal Ascot to major external events, you'll oversee every aspect of the guest experience while leading a diverse team of specialists across operations, culinary, finance, HR, planning and event delivery.

You’ll work at the heart of a world-renowned venue where excellence isn’t an aspiration, it’s the expectation.

This role requires someone who can seamlessly balance vision and execution, ensuring every guest experience is exceptional whilst delivering outstanding commercial results.

What You'll Be Responsible For Creating World-Class Guest Experiences Continuously evolving the Ascot hospitality and F Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-service hospitality or catering operations Significant P

Catering Services Director employer: Ascot Racecourse

Sodexo Live! offers an unparalleled opportunity for the Catering Services Director to lead at the iconic Ascot Racecourse, a venue synonymous with excellence and prestige. With a commitment to innovation and operational excellence, employees thrive in a dynamic work culture that fosters professional growth and creativity. Join a team of industry leaders dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences for guests at one of the UK's most celebrated locations.

Ascot Racecourse

Contact Details:

Ascot Racecourse Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Catering Services Director

Leadership
Strategic Planning
Operational Excellence
Commercial Acumen
Team Management
Guest Experience Enhancement
Event Management