Motorsport Operations Coordinator
Location: International Travel & Event Locations
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Join Rocket Food - Delivering World-Class Hospitality on the Formula 1 Circuit
Rocket Food is the UK's leading luxury hospitality and event catering businesses, renowned for delivering exceptional food and service at some of the world's most prestigious sporting, corporate and private events. As part of our growing Motorsport division, we're looking for an organised, hands-on and proactive Motorsport Operations Coordinator to support the successful delivery of premium hospitality experiences across the Formula 1 calendar.
This is a unique opportunity to travel internationally and work behind the scenes at some of the world's most iconic race circuits, supporting event logistics, venue operations, and catering coordination of luxury hospitality environments for VIP clients, sponsors, partners and corporate guests.
- Support all hospitality operations before, during and after Formula 1 race weekends.
- Assist with event setup, venue logistics and operational planning to ensure seamless delivery.
- Liaise with catering suppliers, transport partners, venue teams and trackside contractors.
- Support procurement activities and coordinate equipment, stock and inventory requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure supplies are replenished in a timely manner.
- Assist with the setup and operation of kitchen and back-of-house facilities, ensuring equipment is functioning safely and correctly.
- Support food and beverage service operations, including stocking hospitality areas and garage facilities during race weekends.
- Assist with packing, loading and inventory management for overseas rigs and European logistics vehicles.
- Travel ahead of event teams to support early venue installation and facilitate smooth transitions during back-to-back races.
- Ensure compliance with Formula 1 regulations, venue requirements and local regulations.
- Contribute to operational reporting, post-event reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experienced in hospitality, events, logistics, operations or premium service environments.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Calm under pressure and capable of maintaining high standards in fast-paced and demanding environments.
- A strong team player with a positive, hands-on and proactive approach.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident working with colleagues, suppliers and clients.
- Adaptable and comfortable working within changing operational environments and international travel schedules.
- Professional, presentable and able to represent both Rocket Food and our clients to the highest standard.
- Committed to health, safety and operational excellence.
- Full clean UK driving licence (desirable).
- Forklift licence (desirable).
At Rocket Food, we believe exceptional guest experiences are created by exceptional people. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an elite hospitality operation, working at the pinnacle of global motorsport while gaining exposure to world-class events, international travel and premium hospitality environments.
You'll join a passionate and supportive team committed to excellence, innovation and delivering unforgettable guest experiences on a global stage.
If you're passionate about events, operations and hospitality, and thrive in exciting, fast-paced environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Perks & Benefits
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!