Race Day and Event Chef
We’re looking for passionate and skilled Chefs to join Chester Race Company for the 2026 race season and a wide range of events throughout the year.
Job Title: Race Day and Event Chef
Location: Chester, Bangor-on-Dee, Liverpool, Manchester and more
Contract: Casual / Zero Hours (flexible shifts)
✨ Join the Horseradish Team at Chester Race Company – Race Day and Event Chef ✨
We’re looking for passionate and skilled Chefs to join Chester Race Company for the 2026 race season and a wide range of events throughout the year. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and love being part of unforgettable events, we’d love you to work with us.
This is a varied and exciting opportunity to cook across an incredible programme of events — from race days at Chester Racecourse and Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse, to weddings, private celebrations, festivals, and nationally televised awards and shows. You’ll be working at prestigious venues across the region, helping deliver exceptional food experiences as part of our expert catering teams.
Why join us?
💸 Get paid weekly – every Friday without fail
🏆 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
About Chester Race Company & Horseradish Catering
Chester Race Company Ltd is one of the North West’s best-known and most-admired brands. It is an evolving organisation with a broad portfolio but retaining Horseracing at its core. Horseradish Catering is a branded division of Chester Race Company. From intimate canapé receptions to large-scale public events, major sporting and conference venues, to weddings and parties in the privacy of a client's home; their special occasion deserves our undivided attention. We deliver exceptional food to esteemed clientele and can count royalty, major corporates, and celebrities amongst our customers.
General Responsibilities:
Preparing and delivering high-quality food for a wide range of on-site and off-site events
Supporting event delivery across Chester Racecourse and venues throughout Cheshire
Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards in line with HACCP and Food Standards Agency guidelines
Consistently delivering a high standard of food, regardless of volume or service size
Working as part of the wider catering and event team to ensure smooth service delivery
What We’re Looking For:
Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment or large-scale banqueting/catering
Previous event catering experience is desirable
Ability to maintain quality and attention to detail when producing high volumes
Strong awareness of food safety, hygiene, and best practice
Reliable, focused, and able to work well under pressure
Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to complete training)
This role requires you to be over the age of 18
Pay Rates (inclusive of holiday pay):
💷 £14.03 per hour to increase to £14.60 from April 1st
Shifts & Availability:
Your schedule, your choice! With our easy-to-use staff app, you’re in control of when you work.
Most shifts take place during evenings and weekends, giving you flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle.
If you have previous Chef experience and you feel this is the perfect fit for you – please apply below!
- Department
- Event Day Horseradish Catering
- Locations
- Chester Racecourse
About Chester Race Company
Here at CRC, we look for the best talent to join us on our mission to deliver the very best in racecourse, event and hospitality management.
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