About the Role
At Soho House, a Barback plays an essential supporting role in the smooth and efficient operation of the bar, ensuring bartenders have everything they need to deliver fast, high-quality service. The role involves assisting bar staff, delivering drinks orders, and acting as a point of contact between the bar and the floor to ensure members receive a superior experience.
Responsibilities
- Bring drinks quickly from the bar to its respective location in the restaurants and deliver to members.
- Maintain a spotless, pristine work environment.
- Provides service to and is accountable for an assigned section.
- Develop relationships with members to provide personalized service.
- Polish glassware ensuring they are ready for service.
- Assist bartenders during service by restocking ingredients, running drinks, and retrieving supplies from storage or cellar.
- Perform opening and closing procedures including set up and break down of stations.
- Ensure all service equipment is handled carefully and stored correctly.
- Attend regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about menu changes and specials alongside daily tastings.
Requirements
- Must be hospitable, approachable, passionate about customer service and respectful towards colleagues and guests.
- Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School.
- Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously.
Skills
- Basic understanding of bar operations, hygiene standards, and stock rotation.
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2 - 3 years’ experience in similar capacity
Salary/Compensations
- £14.50—£14.50 GBP
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
- Soho Friends Membership
- 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
- Staff Room Rates
- Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
- Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
- Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
- Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
- In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
- Free Counselling Sessions
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
- Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
- Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
About the Company
- Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks.
- Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.
