Raceday Casual Managers for Royal Ascot 2026

Job Introduction

  1711 by Ascot (Sodexo Live! and Ascot Racecourse Joint Venture) are currently recruiting Casual Managers to work across our extensive portfolio of Food & Beverage units, for both Racedays and Events.  We have a number of positions available in Retail Bars, Retail Food Units, fast paced, high volume Restaurants, Afternoon-Tea Restaurants, High-End Hospitality, Private Boxes, Back of House, Logistics, Finance and Cellar management.   We are looking for experienced Supervisors, Team Leaders, Junior Managers and experienced Managers, to complement our existing family.

  We pride ourselves on having a venue like nowhere else and focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience, with attention to detail at the heart of what we do.  Whether you are looking to supplement your existing income or seeking a position that offers you flexible working hours in a premium setting, this opportunity is for you.

  We have twenty-six Race Meetings per calendar year, bespoke events held at Ascot Racecourse and multiple offsite events, including Henley Royal Regatta, The Open, The Seniors, Royal Windsor Horse Show and the BMW PGA.

  Whether you want to just commit to working at Royal Ascot 2026 or are interested in joining the family for all Race Mettings, we are keen to hear from you. 

  Please note, if you wish to be considered for Royal Ascot 2026, you will need to be available for up to three training days, between January and May (dates to be confirmed) and be available to work from the 14th – 20th June 2026.  Additional days are available for set-up and event breakdown.

If you are successfully selected, we will offer flexibility regarding interviews

• Teams: virtual, including Weekends and Evenings
• Group Sessions
• Individual Face to Face

  If you are an experienced Supervisor or Manager, in a hospitality, events or retail environment, we look forward to receiving your application. Please specify which role you would like to apply for:

1. Retail Area Manager (managing multiple units)
2. Retail Food Manager (Grab and Go offers)
3. Retail Bar Manager
4. Restaurant Manager (Premium; high volume covers)
5. Afternoon-Tea Manager
6. Champagne or Cocktail Bar Manager
7. Hospitality Restaurant Front of House Manager
8. Hospitality or Boxes Back of House Manager
9. Boxes Floor Manager
10. Hospitality or Boxes Supervisor / Section Manager
11. Logistics Manager
12. Cellar Manager
13. Finance Support Manager

Are you interested in working on other

• On-site Conference & Events – based at Ascot
• Off-site events
• Other Sodexo Live! venues (specify preference….)

You could be a part of ‘a place like nowhere else’ and be a part of our team.

We are looking for you to share the 1711 by Ascot way:

Are you?

• Elegant
• Uplifting
• Original

If so, we would love to hear from you!

What are the benefits of working for 1711 by Ascot?

• Competitive hourly pay, commensurate with experience
• Training
• Weekly pay
• Flexibility in hours
• Free parking on site
• A meal on Events and Race Meetings
• Contribution towards travel expenses
• Subsidised accommodation (for a nominal charge)

Package Description

Raceday Casual Managers for Royal Ascot 2026 

• Competitive hourly pay, commensurate with experience
• Training
• Weekly pay
• Flexibility in hours
• Free parking on site
• A meal on Events and Race Meetings
• Contribution towards travel expenses
• Subsidised accommodation (for a nominal charge)

About the Company

Sodexo Live!

We’re Experience Makers. 
And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars. 

At Sodexo Live! build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.

We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories. 
 
After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. 
Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more.

 Be part of something greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! – 

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. 

Other venues in the UK include, Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s magnificent Signet Library.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.