Back of House Manager

What you'll do... - Work a fully flexible shift pattern to support the needs of the operation, this will include regularly working early shifts, closing shifts, weekends and public holidays. - Take ownership of Health & Safety across all Back of House areas. - Maintain a clean, food-safe working environment by carrying out daily walkarounds and EHO-compliant cleaning checks, ensuring any actions are followed up. - Manage COSHH training and certification across all F&B departments. - Order and store chemicals in line with legal and company requirements. - Oversee the ordering of F&B products, working closely with chefs to ensure accuracy and efficiency. - Ensure all deliveries are checked, signed off, stored correctly and rotated in line with stock control procedures. - Manage refuse storage and removal in accordance with company standards and liaise with external contractors. - Oversee Kitchen Porter payroll administration through Fourth, including daily close-downs, rota forecasting, payroll preparation, and the accurate recording of absences and holidays. - Coordinate the maintenance of all culinary areas, equipment, fixtures, and fittings. - Work closely with the Finance team to ensure all paperwork is accurate and submitted on time. - Lead, motivate, and develop the Kitchen Porter team, including implementing a weekly training focus. - Manage all Kitchen Porter shift cover requirements, including providing operational support when required. - Ensure the Kitchen Porter team maintains the staff canteen, including cleanliness, stocking crockery and cutlery, and maintaining the staff coffee machine. - Review weekly cleaning, pest control, and maintenance reports with the Senior Chefs, Director of F&B, and Restaurant General Manager. - Manage labour costs in line with agreed budgets. - Produce monthly reports on Health & Safety, COSHH, and Risk Assessment training compliance. - Maintain kitchen due diligence records and ensure documentation is readily available. - Carry out stock takes, including monthly crockery inventories and breakage reporting. - Verify and sign off laundry counts. - Conduct weekly checks and replenishment of first aid supplies. - Support Housekeeping in maintaining the cleanliness of the loading bay, including jet washing when required. - Ensure both you and the Kitchen Porter team maintain company uniform and presentation standards. What we’re looking for… - COSHH certified/ COSHH trainer is desirable but not essential - Experience using stock system and goods receiving systems - Experience using kitchen equipment and recommended cleaning methods - Experience using stock system and goods receiving systems - A natural at leading and managing others, you lead by example and create an environment where your team can be their best self - Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here - Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night - You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience - You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done - You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once - You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way