Smart Group Ltd
MOVING VENUE: KITCHEN LOGISTICS AND BOH MANAGER
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About Us
Moving Venue is London’s original caterer, delivering exceptional food experiences across some of the city’s most iconic venues from historic palaces and museums to contemporary galleries and unique event spaces.
Our kitchens are at the heart of what we do. Creativity, precision, and passion drive our food and our chefs play a key role in bringing unforgettable events to life.
What The Role Requires
The Kitchen Logistics and BOH Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all back-of-house operations, including opening the building, completing necessary checks, taking ownership of incoming deliveries, and managing the Kitchen BOH team.
The ideal candidate is a highly organised, proactive, and hands-on operations professional with experience in fast-paced event or hospitality environments. They will demonstrate strong leadership skills, capable of managing and motivating a team while overseeing kitchen and warehouse operations. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a practical understanding of stock, equipment, and resource management are essential.
They will be flexible, reliable, with a solutions-focused approach, combined with a commitment to maintaining high standards, ensures they consistently drive the efficiency, effectiveness, and success of the company’s operations.
Key Responsibilities
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- Manage deliveries, ensuring quality, quantity, and correct event labelling
- Oversee stock management across all stores (including chemicals, disposables, and dry goods)
- Pack and prepare equipment efficiently for each event
- Supervise kitchen porters, including rota planning and holiday management
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and compliance across all BOH areas
- Implement and monitor waste management and recycling processes
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checks and associated documentation
- Process invoices, submit to accounts, and follow up on any discrepancies
- Place top-up food and supply orders as required
- Monitor and maintain equipment, including calibration and PAT testing support
- Lead team briefings and ensure clear communication across the BOH team
- Work closely with senior management to ensure policies and procedures are followed
What You'll Bring
- Strong organisational skills with a methodical approach to work
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards
- Experience supervising or coordinating a team (desirable)
- Good understanding of stock control and logistics processes
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership
- Positive, professional attitude and commitment to team success
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What's In It For You
- Quarterly performance-related bonus
- Access to Medicash health plan, including dental, optical, 24/7 mental health support helpline, virtual wellbeing tools
- Complimentary shuttle bus to and from Canada Water station (morning and afternoon)
- Exclusive restaurants and bar discounts via the CODE app
- Fresh, healthy breakfast and lunch served daily by our in-house chef
- Starting holiday allowance of 22 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Free on-site parking at our Head Office
- Incentive trips for high performing employees- this year the team went to New York!
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recommend a friend scheme – earn up to £1,000 when recommending a friend to work with us
- Regular social events throughout the year
- Two complimentary event tickets per year and discounted tickets for friends and family
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave and Pay -subject to length of service
- Interest free travel loan
- One paid volunteer day each year
How To Apply
If you’re an experienced operator ready to take ownership and lead from the front, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a short summary of your relevant experience to talent@smartgroupltd.co.uk
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