Health & Safety and Back of House Manager

Allen & Overy Shearman LLP is a global law firm. Being a responsible business is a core part of AO Shearman's strategy and how we work. AO Shearman is one of Searcy's most exquisite venues.

Searcys is steeped in rich heritage and is passionate about its people; therefore, it offers industry-leading benefits, which include:

As a Health & Safety and Back of House Manager you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• 23 days of annual leave plus public and bank holidays 
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Meals provided on shift 
• Maternity and Paternity Pay 
• Free gym onsite
• Company Sick Pay 

Health & Safety and Back of House Manager 

Employment Type:     Permanent | Monday to Friday (100% on-site)
Hours Per Week:       40 hours per week, subject to requirements of the business
Salary:                       Up to 42,000 pa depending on the experience

RESPONSIBILITY

• Managing the Back of House team, including KPs, BOH Supervisor, and Business Administration Assistant.
• The first point of contact for all BOH operational matters, including prevention and response to issues that pose a risk to the business and staff. 
• Overseeing third-party contractors on site when conducting general maintenance works and inspections, ensuring a clear process is in place to monitor access, following company working practices and work permits, and managing all equipment.
• Overseeing purchasing and procurement of dry store food items, sundries, light and heavy equipment
• Reconciliation of invoices, stocktake forms, accruing and prioritising purchases in line with budget. (working with Management accountant and Business Administration Assistant)
• Responsible for onboarding and assisting with all new starters' H&S inductions in line with regulatory guidelines
• Responsible for driving and delivering Food Safety, H&S training, and Allergen management systems

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for back-of-house kitchen porter team in the recruitment, onboarding, work schedules, training, development, etc
• Liaising with HODs in all H&S training and ensuring the online training platform is up to date for the business
• Directing sustainability efforts such as food waste reduction, waste composting
• Investigate and lead on accidents, near misses, allergy incidents and alleged food poisoning investigations with the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Operations Manager.
• Be responsible for the 4 key audits: EHO, Navitas, Assurity and the HOD’s monthly audits
• Acting as the onsite safety officer for all catering areas. Drive performance by establishing safety and maintenance priorities, identifying high-risk areas, initiating actions to reduce risk exposure and communicating with managers and staff about safety needs and problems
• Completing audits on all areas of the business to ensure health and safety and food hygiene compliance
• Providing occasional support to the Head of Safety at Searcys for any compliance needs activities.
• Any other reasonable request by management

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Will be highly organised, able to work and prioritise workload to meet  changeable, and sometimes tight, deadlines
• Intermediate computer skills involve understanding multiple Back of House system software and file management.
• Must have Level 3 FS & H&S qualification
• Ideally, a Level 4 Food Hygiene qualification holder
• Proven track record of managing a medium-sized team within a contract catering business

Searcys, Britain’s oldest catering and restaurant brand, was established in 1847. We are best known for our Champagne Bars, Restaurants, and stunning Events Venues in iconic destinations such as 116 Pall Mall, The Barbican, The HAC, The Gherkin, and St Pancras International.

Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service, quality, and innovation is reflected in every aspect of our brand. At Searcys, we recognise the value of individuality and actively embrace the diversity of our teams, as they are the cornerstone of our success.

If you share our passion for the hospitality industry and seek a dynamic work environment that celebrates your unique strengths, we would love for you to join our team!