Back of House Manager

Back of House Manager BOH

• Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club, American Express Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9BL
• £37,000 to £42,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits
• 40hrs pw 5/7

Job Introduction

At Sodexo Live!, we power unforgettable experiences at iconic venues across the UK and beyond. Behind every seamless service is an exceptional Back of House operation, and we’re now looking for an experienced BOH Manager to help lead ours at Brighton and Hove Albion FC.

This is a hands-on, high-profile role at a dynamic, large-scale events venue where standards, safety and organisation are everything. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, take pride in immaculate operations, and love leading teams to deliver excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

As BOH Manager, you’ll support the Head of BOH and Logistics and wider culinary leadership team to ensure all back of house areas operate to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and efficiency.

You’ll oversee BOH teams across multiple catering operations, ensuring stock, equipment and facilities are organised, compliant and event-ready, whether it’s a sold-out matchday or a high-end hospitality event.

This will suit an organised, resilient and proactive leader with experience in high-volume hospitality or events operations.

What You'll Do

• Champion exceptional cleanliness, safety and organisation across all BOH areas

• Ensure all BOH teams work safely and in line with Sodexo Live! policies and procedures

• Manage the storage, organisation and control of stock and equipment (wet, dry and mobile units)

• Oversee cleaning schedules, waste management and equipment care — including dishwashers and specialist machinery

• Lead, motivate and develop a core and casual BOH team, setting clear expectations and standards

• Ensure casual teams are fully briefed, trained and capable of delivering expectations

• Support daily operations and large-scale event delivery across retail, hospitality and conferencing

• Conduct safety walks and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH, Fire and Environmental Health regulations

• Administer monthly stock takes, reporting shortages and cost implications

• Maintain uniform standards and a professional BOH environment at all times

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a BOH, logistics or kitchen operations management role

• Background in major events, stadiums, banqueting or large-scale hospitality

• Experience leading casual and permanent teams in a fast-paced environment

• Strong understanding of Food Safety, Health & Safety and due diligence

• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills

• A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure

• A keen eye for detail and pride in maintaining the highest standards

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event-driven schedules

Essential qualifications & skills

• Intermediate Food Hygiene certification

• Strong knowledge of H&S, COSHH and operational compliance

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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