Hospitality Event Operations Manager

1 month ago


Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Company Overview


Sodexo Live is a leading events company that brings passion, elegance, and celebration to life through its hospitality services.


We are committed to building a global lifestyle brand wrapped around world-class horse racing at Ascot Racecourse, a destination for over 500,000 guests each year.



About the Role


The successful candidate will be an experienced Hospitality Event Manager with previously experience of working in large venues, organising high-end prestigious events. You will have solid operational experience, logistics understanding, and management skills.


You will lead all aspects of event hospitality for this spectacular venue, working closely with the Head of Hospitality and the team to ensure exceptional standards of service. The role requires strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to work on your own initiative within a team environment.



About the Ideal Candidate


An ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in hospitality and event delivery, operational knowledge, and management skills. You will also have excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.


A personal license holder and CIEH Level 3 qualification would be desirable but not essential.



Salary and Benefits


You will be rewarded with a salary of up to £40,000 plus access to a suite of benefits, including performance-related annual bonuses, a contributory pension scheme, buy and sell holiday schemes, and volunteering days via our charity partner STOP HUNGER.



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