Horseradish Catering Event Manager

Horseradish Catering Event Manager

Chester Race Company is seeking an enthusiastic, delivery-driven individual to join our Horseradish Team as an Event Manager on a 9 month contract.

Located in Chester, this fixed-term position plays a vital role in the successful coordination and delivery of event operations, ensuring exceptional standards across all activities. Working closely with the Operations Management team, you will help oversee event delivery and provide effective leadership to the events team when required.

General responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the planning of staff rotas to ensure sufficient cover for booked and forecasted events
• Ensuring event requirements are communicated to teams prior to events
• Build strong inter-departmental working relationships to aid a consistently high level of service and delivery
• Lead event set up and service delivery to brand standards, providing support and guidance to the team as required
• Ensuring that deadlines and performance expectations are met through effective planning and time management
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety during event set up, service delivery and event close by securing the premises and stock
• Identifying opportunities in creative and innovative ideas including sustainable alternatives to develop CRC's sustainability ambitions
• Support the delivery of division budgets through cost control and the maximisation of sales opportunities

Key requirements:

• Previous experience in events or front of house roles
• Previous experience working in a managerial/team leadership role
• Commitment to ensuring high standards in the delivery of guest experience
• Excellent communication skills
• An approachable, positive, and supportive team leadership style

Benefits

CRC offers a selection of benefits, including Race Day tickets and enhanced pension contributions.

Contract

Fixed term for 9 months (April 2026 - December 2026).

Salary

Up to £30,000 per annum.

Hours of work

40 hours per week. Weekend and evening work may be required. Time off in lieu for any hours beyond the contracted hours.