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Careers at Newton Abbot Racecourse
At Newton Abbot Racecourse, our team plays a key role in delivering an enjoyable and memorable experience for every visitor. Throughout the racing season, we employ over 200 staff across a range of roles, from raceday operations to hospitality and customer service.
As a well-established racecourse in the South West, we offer a friendly and fast-paced working environment, with opportunities to gain experience across different areas of the business.
Working at Newton Abbot Racecourse
Join a welcoming and supportive team at one of the South West’s most popular racing venues.
With a mix of local racegoers and visiting crowds, raceday offers a varied and engaging working environment. As a small business, team members often have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities, while working in an inclusive environment that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Current Vacancies
Hospitality Team Member (Casual)
Do you enjoy meeting people and providing excellent customer service? We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Hospitality Team at Newton Abbot Racecourse.
As a Hospitality Team Member, you'll play an important role in delivering an exceptional experience for owners, sponsors and racegoers at our exciting race meetings and events throughout the year. You'll work across our hospitality boxes and/or one of our restaurants, helping to prepare service areas before guests arrive and delivering first-class food and beverage service throughout the day. Every raceday is different, making this a varied and rewarding role.
Whether you're looking to earn extra income, gain hospitality experience or want flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Preparing hospitality boxes and restaurant service areas ahead of race meetings and events, ensuring they are fully set up and presented to the highest standard before guests arrive.
Welcoming guests in a friendly and professional manner.
Serving food and drinks throughout the day.
Looking after guests in one of our hospitality boxes or restaurants, ensuring they receive outstanding service throughout their visit.
Setting and clearing tables while maintaining excellent presentation.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and attention to detail.
Working as part of a supportive and professional team to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience.
What we're looking for
A positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
A friendly, approachable and professional manner.
Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team.
A willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
Previous hospitality experience is welcomed but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What we offer
Competitive hourly pay.
Flexible casual shifts.
Full training and ongoing support.
The opportunity to work at one of Devon's leading sporting and events venues.
A friendly and welcoming team environment.
Shifts are available across our race meetings throughout the season, together with conferences, private functions and other events, offering opportunities for additional work.
If you're passionate about delivering excellent customer service and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV along with a short introduction telling us why you'd like to join the Hospitality Team at Newton Abbot Racecourse. Please send to enquiries@newtonabbotracing.com
Newton Abbot Racecourse is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.