Front of House Manager

Front of House Manager

Location: Daytona Tamworth, Staffordshire
Department: Hospitality and Catering
Reporting to: General Manager

Are you a hands-on hospitality leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves delivering exceptional customer experiences, and enjoys leading from the front?

Why Join Us

• Take ownership of the customer experience at the Midlands' largest outdoor racing track
• Lead and develop a customer-focused Front of House team
• Combine hospitality, sales, catering, and operational leadership in a varied role
• Play a key role in driving venue revenue and customer retention
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Venue Management teams
• Opportunity to develop within a leading karting business

About Daytona & Tamworth

Daytona is the UK's leading karting operator, delivering one of the most authentic motorsport experiences available in arrive-and-drive karting. From championship-winning DMAX race karts and iconic endurance events to corporate experiences and junior driver development, Daytona provides unrivalled racing opportunities for drivers of all levels.

Daytona Tamworth is the midlands largest outdoor racing track, operating in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Quality, consistency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring every customer receives a safe, professional, and memorable experience.

The Role

As Front of House Manager, you will be responsible for leading the customer-facing operation at Daytona Tamworth, ensuring every guest receives a welcoming, professional and memorable experience.

You will lead the Front of House team, oversee bookings and customer enquiries, drive revenue opportunities through upselling and repeat business, and support the day-to-day operation of the venue's catering offer. This is a hands-on management role, with a strong presence on the floor and a focus on delivering exceptional service standards across the venue.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Front of House team, creating a positive culture focused on customer service, teamwork and performance
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience from enquiry through to race day
• Drive venue revenue through effective upselling, cross-selling and repeat business opportunities
• Oversee reception, bookings, customer enquiries and day-to-day front of house operations
• Support the operation of the venue's café and catering offer, maintaining excellent service, presentation and hygiene standards. This is a hands-on role and may include food preparation and cooking during busy periods
• Work closely with the wider management team to ensure events and daily operations run smoothly and efficiently
• Manage customer feedback professionally and resolve issues positively
• Ensure company procedures, cash handling processes, health & safety requirements and operational standards are consistently followed

What We're Looking For

• An experienced hospitality or customer-facing manager
• A natural leader with excellent customer service skills
• Commercially minded, with confidence driving sales and revenue
• Organised, professional and calm under pressure
• Comfortable supporting a small catering operation when required
• Hands-on, proactive and willing to lead by example
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays