CHEFS of all levels - Event work @ the Newmarket Racecourse.
Constellation
Newmarket
£16 - £19.20 per hour
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Work at World Famous Horse Racing Events | |
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Entry level events jobs that will suit students and young people looking to work flexible hours
can come in all shapes and sizes - and you could also find that events work can take you to some of the nations
most interesting venues. For instance, do you live close to a racecourse or are you studying close to one? Well,
how do you fancy evening and weekend events jobs, or even seasonal work, at your nearest racecourse?
Some racecourses are small and intimate but the United Kingdom is also home to some of the most prestigious racecourses in the world. Jobs at Cheltenham Racecourse or Ascot Racecourse, for example, could see you being the envy of your friends as you work at the world famous Cheltenham Festival or Royal Ascot. And, up in the northwest in Merseyside, Aintree Racecourse jobs could see you being a part of the events team that makes the Grand National so special. Events jobs are hard work but they can also be really good fun where you meet lots of new and interesting people. These can be workmates who enjoy the buzz of events jobs as much as you do and, of course, there are also the people who attend the event. If you enjoy communicating with people and ensuring they have a great time, then jobs in events could be great for you. And don’t worry if you don’t happen to be too close to a racecourse. You can find out more about other venues and types of work in events in our comprehensive article on events jobs . But for this article, we are going to be concentrating on racecourses. So, let’s start off by taking a look at the types of events that could take place at racecourses around the United Kingdom. |
What Type of Events Take Place At Racecourses? | |
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Although it could possibly be a helpful addition to your application for a position, events work
at racecourses does not necessarily mean you need to be a big fan of horses or of horse racing. Racecourses tend to hold just a handful of race meetings throughout the year,
so racecourses host a whole range of other events where evening and
weekend work could be available. For example, as well as looking after over 350,000 race goers every year, York
Racecourse also host 700 + other events. These
events can include:
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What Sort Of Event Jobs Are There At Racecourses? | |
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There are many types of event jobs that can be done at racecourses, and the good news for students and young people is that many of these jobs are entry level jobs that do not need any experience. The three main areas where casual work might be available is catering and hospitality, event security and facilities management. Let’s take a look at these in more detail.
Event Catering and hospitality jobs Depending on the size of the racecourse and the types of events it hosts, catering assistant roles could include:
Event security and steward jobs Although some event security jobs require special licenses or qualifications, there are some event steward jobs that are suitable for students and young people without previous experience. For example:
Facilities Management Jobs Facilities management is crucial to the smooth running of any event and casual roles at racecourse include:
For students thinking about graduate jobs in events such as events management jobs, chef jobs, and team leader jobs, racecourses can be good places to build up expertise and work experience and, of course, maybe even continue to develop your career. |
How Much Do You Get Paid? | |
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For entry level conference and events jobs, you can expect to be paid at least the minimum wage,
which may vary, depending on your age. In catering jobs at racecourses, especially in bar and waiting jobs, there could also be tips involved which will boost your pay packet. And, of course, you could have a lot of fun while also being a part of some of the biggest sporting events in the country.
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Will Racecourse Events Jobs Look Good On My CV? | |
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Yes, racecourse events jobs will definitely look good on your CV. Events are full on and require
hard work and dedication from every team member involved. So, if you have done events work, and have enjoyed it,
you can show to your future employers that you have proved yourself in a number of areas and come out smiling on
the other side.
So, apart from potentially seeing some of the biggest horse racing meetings in the country and playing your part, you could also demonstrate these skills on your CV:
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Where Can I Find Events Jobs At Racecourses? | |
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So do events jobs at racecourses sound like the type of part time or seasonal work you would like
to do? If so, then you will be pleased to know that jobs at racecourses across the UK are advertised here. Most racecourses employ their own events staff year round and top up with agency staff for big events. If you have a racecourse close by, apply directly or find out which agencies supply them with event staff and apply there.
Hospitality and catering companies CGC Events Caterers-For Pontefract racecourse jobs, York racecourse jobs, Redcar racecourse jobs, Beverley racecourse jobs, CGC Events Caterers are going to be worth checking out. CGC Events Caterers can also provide transport for taking events staff to and from racecourses which is great for students and young people who possibly haven’t got their own transport to get them to the racecourse. RE Hospitality- Amongst staff many other prestigious events, if you are looking for racecourse catering and hospitality jobs in events, RE Hospitality have provided staff for the prestigious Epsom Derby at Epsom Racecourse. Event security companies CSP Combined Service Providers - Epsom racecourse jobs could be available around the Epsom Derby with CSP Combined Service Providers Ltd. This company provide stewarding and other services for Epsom racecourse as well as Newmarket, Sandown and Newbury. As well as racecourses, there could be event steward jobs at other large large sporting venues such as the Wembley Stadium complex. Carlisle Events- For event steward jobs at Goodwood (where you could be working through the Glorious Goodwood events) and also for Cheltenham Racecourse jobs, students and young people can check out Carlisle events. G4S Events - have event security and crowd management jobs at Aintree racecourse and Carlisle racecourse. Facilities management jobs and cleaning jobs at racecourses The Resource Network-The Resource Network is a division of the Compass Group and they recruit staff in both catering jobs and facilities management jobs at sports venues and other venues in thousands of locations all over the United Kingdom. The Combined Services Provider Ltd- The Combined Services Provider Ltd employs staff in facilities management jobs for venues all over the United Kingdom so they could have some cleaning jobs and maintenance jobs available at racecourses, too. Racecourse jobs can be great fun, both for race meetings and all the other events that take place. Take a look at some of the companies listed above to see if there are any events jobs at racecourses out there that might suit you. |
Constellation
Newmarket
£16 - £19.20 per hour
Arc Hospitality
Epsom
Hospitality- £11.44+ holiday pay = £12.82ph Waiting....
Arc Hospitality
Farnborough
£10.90 per hour including holiday pay = £12.22
Constellation
Market Rasen
Weekly pay-starting from £10.90 per hour
Constellation
Newbury
From £12.50 per hour, paid weekly
Arc Hospitality
Liverpool
Base Rates (by age): Under 21 is £8.60 + Hol Pay,....
Arc Hospitality
Manchester
Competitive pay. Starting from £14ph up to £22ph....
Constellation
Newbury
From £11.45 per hour, paid weekly
Arc Hospitality
Farnborough
£10.90ph
Constellation
Newbury
From £11.45 per hour, paid weekly
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