£12.00 p/hr Would you like to work amongst the action at Newbury Racecourse? You could be a part of the exciting and enthusiastic team of individuals that are the driving force behind delivering exceptional horse racing events. Roles Available: Restaurant Waiting - Serving canapes and a glass of champagne to guest, taking food orders, menu knowledge and understanding the requirements for a smooth order of service Bartenders - Knowledge of wine and spirits and a pro active work ethic Box Waiter - Working independently with your own initiative looking after a small number of guests, knowledge of wine and spirits, dealing with high end clients and menu knowledge Food Runner/Drinks Runner - Taking food and drinks to tables with instructions from management from the bar and the kitchen Working in one of these customer-facing roles, you will be involved in the delivery and sales of our delicious range of food and drink to our racecourse guests, balancing efficiency with product knowledge and ensuring customers are greeted with a smile. You will be working effectively alongside chefs, managers, and other employees of Newbury Racecourse to ensure a smooth delivery of service, to our guests. We have some important racing throughout the year to choose from, along with Corporate Events. Please see below for the 2024/2025 Newbury race season. November 2024 29th, 30th November December 2024 18th, 28th December January 2025 9th, 15th January February 2025 8th, 28th February March 2025 1st, 21st-22nd March April 2025 11th-12th April May 2025 16th - 17th May June 2025 12th, 26th June July 2025 3rd, 10th, 18th-19th July, 24th August 2025 5th, 15th-16th, 28th September 2025 19th-20th October 2025 24th-25th November 2025 6th, 28th-29th December 2025 17th, 29th Responsibilities: Serving food and beverage requests efficiently and accurately Taking food orders Communicating with colleagues and taking direction to ensure smooth delivery Maintaining a clean and tidy dining and working environment before, after and during service Develop an understanding of the product range available (drinks items, dietary needs, menu knowledge) Managing and taking card payments Requirements: Confidence and compassion when interacting with customers and colleagues Excellent teamworking skills Working in a fast paced environment A driven and dependable approach to work Attention to detail Upbeat, welcoming cheerful personality The ability to remain calm during high-volume periods Must be over the age of 18 CV required for application Living in the local area with accessibility to Newbury Racecourse via public transport or driving No previous experience necessary – full training provided Why work with us? Competitive pay rate of £11.45 p/hr, paid weekly Become part of a friendly and enthusiastic team that delivers a range of incredible events The opportunity to progress within your role and/or across other sites and venues within Compass Group UK and Ireland Flexible shifts to suit you, with the potential of working at a huge variety of venues across the country No previous experience necessary – full training provided So, what are you waiting for? Apply now to join the fantastic team.