Operations Manager - Epsom Racecourse

• £35,000 per annum
• Free parking on site
• Free racing tickets at JCC venues
• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Are you ready to take the reins at one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues?

Levy, proud catering and hospitality partner to The Jockey Club, is seeking an Operations Manager to join the team at Epsom Racecourse - home of the world-famous Derby Festival.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and experienced operations professional to deliver first-class hospitality experiences across a diverse and exciting calendar of events. From major race days to conferences, exhibitions, and private functions, no two days are the same.

More about the role:

• Lead and manage the operational delivery of all events, ensuring high standards of service and guest experience.
• Work closely with the culinary, sales, and planning teams to execute seamless event delivery.
• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing casual and core team.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and licensing regulations.
• Monitor budgets, stock control, and labour costs, ensuring financial targets are met.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including The Jockey Club and event partners.

About You:

• Proven experience in hospitality or event operations management - ideally in a venue or large-scale event environment.
• A natural leader who thrives under pressure and can motivate a team to deliver excellence.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Flexible and adaptable - available to work weekends, evenings, and major event days.

Who we are:

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.

We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.

At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.