🍴 Calling All Chefs – Join Jockey Club Experiences! 🍴
Commis Chef | Chef de Partie | Sous Chef | Lead Chef
Love food? Love variety? Looking for your next kitchen challenge?
At Jockey Club Experiences, we're serving up much more than great food. From world-famous race days and premium hospitality experiences to conferences, weddings, and major events, no two days are ever the same.
We're looking for passionate chefs at all levels to join our talented kitchen teams. Whether you're taking your first steps as a Commis Chef or you're an experienced Lead Chef looking for a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
56 Race Days. Three Iconic Venues. One Amazing Team.
Join Jockey Club Experiences Northwest and help deliver exceptional hospitality at some of the UK's most prestigious racecourses and event venues.
Across our Northwest region you’ll have opportunities to pick up shifts across:
🏇 Aintree Racecourse
🏇 Haydock Park Racecourse
🏇 Carlisle Racecourse
We host 56 race days each year alongside a packed calendar of conferences, exhibitions, weddings, private functions, Christmas parties, and special events. This provides a fantastic range of opportunities for chefs looking for flexible work, career development, and the chance to be part of unforgettable experiences.
Why Join Jockey Club Experiences?
🏇 Work at some of the UK's most iconic racecourses and events
🍽️ Create exceptional food for everything from fine dining hospitality to large-scale event catering
📈 Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
👨🍳 Learn from experienced chefs and industry professionals
🤝 Join a supportive and friendly team that values your contribution
💷 Competitive pay and benefits
🎉 Be part of unforgettable experiences enjoyed by thousands of guests every year
Benefits of Casual Working
✅ Choose shifts that suit your availability
✅ Access opportunities across three racecourses
✅ Be part of 56 race days each year
✅ Additional work at conferences, weddings, exhibitions, and special events
✅ Gain experience across a variety of kitchen operations
✅ Develop your skills and progress within the business
✅ Meet great people and become part of a passionate hospitality team
What We're Looking For
We're interested in people who:
- Have a passion for food and exceptional hospitality
- Take pride in delivering high standards
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
- Bring a positive attitude and strong team spirit
- Want to learn, develop, and grow their career
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional chef qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, SVQ or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential.
- Applications are welcomed from chefs at all stages of their career.
- Previous experience within hospitality, hotels, restaurants, events, contract catering, banqueting, or large-scale catering environments would be beneficial.
- A Food Safety qualification is desirable, although training can be provided where required.
Travel
🚗 A full UK driving licence and access to transport is preferred but not essential.
As shifts are available across multiple venues within the Northwest region, the ability to travel between sites can be advantageous. However, we also welcome applications from candidates who can reliably travel to their preferred venue.
Whether You're:
✅ A Commis Chef looking to develop your skills
✅ A Chef de Partie ready for your next challenge
✅ A Sous Chef seeking greater responsibility
✅ A Lead Chef looking for a fresh opportunity
✅ An experienced chef looking for flexible casual work around other commitments
We have opportunities for talented chefs across our Northwest venues and events.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you're looking for more than just another kitchen job and want to be part of delivering unforgettable moments at some of the UK's most exciting sporting and event venues, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Jockey Club Experiences Northwest team.
Great Food. Great Events. Great Experiences.
From the excitement of Aintree to the atmosphere of Haydock Park and Carlisle Racecourse, every shift is an opportunity to create memorable experiences for our guests. 🏇👨🍳🍴