Food and Beverage Manager

About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Venue

Located on the historic Knavesmire, York Racecourse is one of the UK’s most prestigious and well-loved racecourses, with over 280 years of history and a strong reputation for world-class flat racing. The venue is home to major fixtures including the internationally acclaimed Ebor Festival, attracting large numbers of racegoers and visitors each year. Beyond racing, York Racecourse is a versatile events destination, offering a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, banquets, celebrations and large-scale events. The venue combines its historic setting with modern facilities and is recognised for delivering high-quality food and beverage experiences, exceptional customer service and professional event operations.

About the Role

As Hospitality & Bars Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding hospitality across one of Yorkshire’s most iconic venues. Welcoming up to 35,000 racegoers on a race day, alongside conferences, exhibitions, banquets, parties and weddings, you’ll help deliver memorable experiences across premium hospitality boxes, restaurants, suites and bars. With guests and clients travelling from across the UK and around the world, you’ll support and develop hospitality teams, maintain high service standards and help deliver seamless events. With responsibility across 50+ bars and hospitality suites, it’s a fantastic opportunity to step up, take ownership and grow your career in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

What we can offer

• You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave

• We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

• A healthy contribution of Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

• Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield ; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

• We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

• We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

• Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet

• Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the F&B team to ensure all race day and non-race day events are fully prepared and delivered to a high standard.

• Oversee allocated conference, banqueting and hospitality events, ensuring excellent food, beverage and guest experiences.

• Lead and support the retail F&B team, overseeing sales, cash handling, stock control, cleanliness and service standards.

• Support the achievement of revenue and profit targets, while developing the retail offer and points of sale to enhance the customer experience.

• Ensure accurate and timely event invoicing and billing, alongside full compliance with cash-handling procedures.

• Maintain high standards of food safety, Health & Safety and SOP compliance, identifying and supporting relevant training needs.

• Build strong relationships with internal departments, vendors and subcontractors to ensure the smooth delivery of events and consistently high venue standards.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in hospitality, banqueting or events, ideally within a busy, high-volume environment.

• Strong people and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead teams and make decisions on the day.

• A hands-on approach and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

• Good understanding of food hygiene, Health & Safety and hospitality standards.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with some manual handling involved.

• A genuine desire to learn, develop and progress your hospitality career.

• Personal License is desirable

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage- Intro Call with the Talent Team

• 2nd Stage- Interview with the Hiring Manager

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.