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)