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We’re looking for confident, experienced, passionate and people-focused Area Managers to join our race day and major events operation at Chester Racecourse. As an Area Manager, you’ll play a critical leadership role on race days and events, taking ownership of a designated area and ensuring an outstanding guest experience from arrival to departure. You’ll act as the link between operational teams, contractors and management on the ground, keeping standards high, teams supported, and the operation running smoothly. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role, ideal for someone who thrives in live environments and enjoys leading teams in front-line operational settings, with the guest experience being at the heart of everything that you do! This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a wide variety of events – from thrilling race days at Chester Racecourse, to concerts and events.
Job Responsibility:
Take ownership of the safe, effective, and high-quality delivery of your designated area on event days
Complete pre-event and close-down checks, escalating risks and readiness issues as required
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless guest experience
Maintain excellent presentation, cleanliness, and operational standards at all times
Manage guest flow and crowd movement to ensure safety and positive experiences
Act as a visible, proactive leader, supporting guests and resolving issues on the ground
Monitor live operations, escalate risks, and support incident management
Capture feedback and insights to support continuous improvement
Champion a guest-first, safety-led culture
Requirements:
Experience in operational leadership within events, hospitality, sport, or high-footfall environments
Strong focus on guest experience and presentation standards
Calm, decisive problem-solver in fast-paced live settings
Confident communicator able to lead diverse teams and stakeholders
Hands-on, resilient, and comfortable working outdoors
Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
Previous major event or venue experience is desirable
This role requires you to be over the age of 18
Nice to have:
Previous major event or venue experience is desirable
What we offer:
Get paid weekly – every Friday
Recognition and reward schemes to celebrate your hard work
Earn while having fun and working with friends
Be part of prestigious events and iconic venues
Enjoy total flexibility with shifts managed easily through our app