Back of House Manager — Calm, Hands-On Kitchen Leader

InterContinental Hotels Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £33,000 per year

Guaranteed hours

Free meal on shift

Paid holidays

Enhanced sick pay

Subsidised travel for unsocial hours

Wagestream access

Staff discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester is seeking a passionate Back of House Manager (Full-Time) to oversee daily BOH operations, support the Executive Chef, and keep kitchen services running smoothly behind the scenes.

You will lead, coach and schedule the BOH team, manage stock and deliveries via Procure Wizard, ensure food safety and H&S compliance, and collaborate with Kitchen, F&B and events to deliver a memorable guest experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in back of house or supervisory role within busy hotel or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH and safe working practices.
• Ability to lead a team, set standards and coach colleagues.
• Excellent organisation to manage priorities, stock and deliveries.
• Hands-on leader with eye for detail and commitment to clean, safe BOH areas.
• Food Safety certification and HACCP knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily back of house operations and ensures cleanliness, organisation and safe practices across kitchen support areas.
• Supports the Executive Chef with payroll standards and BOM consistency; updates UKG for payroll forecasting.
• Leads, coaches and organises the back of house team; manages rotas and standards.
• Manages stock, deliveries and BOH systems; maintains storage standards and controls waste.
• Works with Kitchen, F&B, Events and other hotel teams to deliver seamless service.
• Maintains compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety and internal policies across BOH areas.

Skills

Back of House management

Team leadership

Payroll knowledge

Food safety

HACCP (desirable)

Organisational skills

Tools

Procure Wizard

UKG payroll

Job description

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester is seeking a passionate Back of House Manager (Full-Time) to oversee daily BOH operations, support the Executive Chef, and keep kitchen services running smoothly behind the scenes.

You will lead, coach and schedule the BOH team, manage stock and deliveries via Procure Wizard, ensure food safety and H&S compliance, and collaborate with Kitchen, F&B and events to deliver a memorable guest experience.