Assistant Back of House Manager - London

Assistant Back of House Manager - Soho, London

This luxury hotel in London enjoys an unrivalled setting, where the elegance of Mayfair, energy of Soho and sophistication of St. James combine. It's where history, culture, business and the stage are just steps away. That's one reason why, for 150 years, people who make a difference have made their way through these doors. For Oscar Wilde and Muhammad Ali, Winston Churchill and David Bowie, David Chipperfield and Albert Adrià, Hotel Café Royal has always been the vibrant living room of London, the place to convene, converse and celebrate.

Your Role

Your mission is to assist the Back of House Manager to ensure the highest standards of health, & safety and hygiene in all back of house areas are maintained at all times.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Daily spot checks in and around the BOH area to make sure that all aspects of the department are well maintained.
• In conjunction with the Purchasing department, ensure that the relevant BOH areas are always stocked with the necessary equipment and supplies, including all the necessary chemicals
• Ongoing training and coaching of all staff
• Overseeing the bin and wastage management areas to ensure that hotel waste is managed correctly at all times
• Oversee the maintenance & quality of silverware, china and glassware
• Attend the weekly BEO meeting and liaise with the kitchen and other departments and plan the equipment for subsequent week’s events
• Assistance with stocktake
• Ensure that all risk assessments are checked and updated on a regular basis
• Take ownership of all aspects of the department in the absence of the Back of House Manager

Your Profile

• Proven experience in a similar hotel back of house supervisory/management role, ideally gained within a luxury 5* establishment
• With natural leadership abilities, you will be a credible and consistent role model, demonstrating a flexible and hands-on approach
• Highly organised and impeccable attention to detail are key qualities for success in the role
• Strong communication skills, with a high level of English is essential
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word & Excel
• Experience using Fourth Hospitality is desirable

Your Benefits

• Competitive base salary + service charge
• On duty mealUniform provided and laundered
• Fantastic training & development opportunities
• Be part of an exciting, up and coming brand in the industry – already a member of ‘Leading Hotels of the World’
• Recognition rewards
• Discounted room rates and F&B

Ready to join the team?

Please apply by the 'Apply Now' link below. Please ensure to send a cover letter (outlining your suitability for the vacancy) and a CV that is fully up to date and correct.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates.

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications, we are unable to contact unsuccessful candidates.