Back of House Manager

Sodexo Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality services company is seeking a Back of House Manager in Brighton and Hove Albion FC. This role involves overseeing BOH teams in a dynamic, large-scale events venue, ensuring top standards of cleanliness and safety. Candidates should have proven BOH management experience, strong leadership abilities, and compliance knowledge. Benefits include mental health support and flexible work arrangements. Opportunities for career development are available, supporting a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Save for future via Sodexo Retirement Plan

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in major events, stadiums, or large‑scale hospitality.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
• A calm, solutions‑focused approach under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Champion exceptional cleanliness and safety across all BOH areas.
• Manage storage, organisation, and control of stock and equipment.
• Lead, motivate and develop BOH teams.

Skills

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

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

Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills

Experience leading casual and permanent teams in a fast‑paced environment

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene certification

Job description

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:

• 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!

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.

We are committed to an inclusive employer and welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.