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Back of House Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We are proud to work with Centerplate, a Sodexo company, where we create bespoke hospitality experiences for premier events and gathering places across the United Kingdom. Our unique approach to hospitality makes the time people spend together more enjoyable, and more valuable. For more than 85 years, we have welcomed people to the moments that matter with award-winning hospitality, exceptional service, and one-of-a-kind guest experiences.

We partner with the ACC Liverpool Group where a variety of national and international conferences; public and trade exhibitions and entertainment events are held. Summer 2021 will be an exciting time to be part of the team and we want you to be a part of it!

We are looking for a hard working and dedicated Senior Kitchen Porter to join us and lead the back of house (BOH) function, you will ensure the cleanliness of all kitchen facilities and storage are maintained, that all of the BOH team are working safely, and in line with organisational policy.

You will ideally have experience in a similar role, have your Health and Safety Qualifications (IOSH etc) and understand the importance of a safe working environment with the kitchen.

In return we will offer a competitive salary, flexible benefits (where you can buy and sell annual leave) and career progression.

 

Role Responsibility

  • To implement consistent standards of operation in line with client, company needs and expectations.
  • To be responsible for the correct operation and cleaning of all machinery, particularly dishwashers
  • To maintain all operating equipment, floors, walls, ceilings and kitchen equipment to the highest standards of cleanliness
  • To ensure that all cleaning schedules for all areas of responsibility are carried out to the required standards
  • To ensure that the rubbish throughout areas of responsibility is removed on a daily basis
  • To maintain and comply with fire, hygiene, health and safety regulations including COSHH, ensuring that the Logistics and BOH staff understand and comply
  • Ensure all SOP standards are maintained and staff are fully trained.
  • Assist the Operations team in ensuring that all detailed equipment requirements/ kit lists for each event are in place in a safe manner, as per company procedures.
  • Ensure that all areas are set and prepared to meet with relevant requirements.
  • Oversee and support all operations on a daily basis.
  • Ensure adherence to company uniform standards across all areas
  • To effectively maintain, manage and develop a core team and provide them with the information and tools with which to achieve their roles
  • Lead your team by communicating and motivating individuals effectively towards achievement of objectives
  • Ensure that casual employees are thoroughly briefed and capable of expectations.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Health and Safety Qualification
  • An ability to deliver under pressure.
  • To be approachable.
  • An eye for attention to detail.
  • Great time management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • To be proactive.
  • An ability to work well in a very changing environment.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

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