£12.60 p/hr

Would you like to work amongst the action at Newbury Racecourse? You could be a part of the exciting and enthusiastic team of individuals that are the driving force behind delivering exceptional horse racing events.

Roles Available:

• Bartenders - You must have worked as a bartender before, either in a hospitality or retail bar.

Working in one of these customer-facing roles, you will be involved in the delivery and sales of our delicious range of food and drink to our racecourse guests, balancing efficiency with product knowledge and ensuring customers are greeted with a smile.

You will be working effectively alongside chefs, managers, and other employees of Newbury Racecourse to ensure a smooth delivery of service, to our guests.

We have some important racing throughout the year to choose from, along with Corporate Events. Please see below for the 2025 Newbury race season.

December 2025

17th, 29th

January 2026

14th

February 2026

7th, 17th, 27th & 28th

March 2026

20th & 21st

April 2026

17th & 18th

May 2026

15th & 16th

June 2026

1st, 11th, 23rd

July 2026

2nd, 9th, 17th & 18th, 23rd

August 2026

14th & 15th, 26th

September 2026

18th & 19th

October 2026

23rd & 24th

November 2026

5th, 27th & 28th

December 2026

16th, 28th

Responsibilities:

• Serving food and beverage requests efficiently and accurately
• Taking orders
• Communicating with colleagues and taking direction to ensure smooth delivery
• Maintaining a clean and tidy dining and working environment before, after and during service
• Develop an understanding of the product range available (drinks items, dietary needs, menu knowledge)
• Managing and taking card payments

You must be over 18 to work this role.

Requirements:

• Confidence and compassion when interacting with customers and colleagues
• Excellent teamworking skills
• Working in a fast paced environment
• A driven and dependable approach to work
• Attention to detail
• Upbeat, welcoming cheerful personality
• The ability to remain calm during high-volume periods
• CV required for application
• Living in the local area with accessibility to Newbury Racecourse via public transport or driving

Why work with us?

• Competitive pay rate of £12.60 p/hr, paid weekly
• Become part of a friendly and enthusiastic team that delivers a range of incredible events
• The opportunity to progress within your role and/or across other sites and venues within Compass Group UK and Ireland
• Flexible shifts to suit you, with the potential of working at a huge variety of venues across the country

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now to join the fantastic team.

We would love to hear about you & your experience in your own words, therefore encourage applicants to get creative and write a cover letter from the heart - please avoid using AI software to write your cover letter!