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Barback – Soho House
About the Role…
At Soho House, a Barback plays an essential supporting role in the smooth and efficient operation of the bar. Working alongside the bar team, you’ll ensure that bartenders have everything they need to deliver fast, high-quality service to our members and guests.
Your main responsibility is to assist the bar staff and make sure the member gets a superior experience. You will deliver drinks orders from the bar to members’ tables, acting as a point of contact between the bar and the floor.
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 add up to 2 additional dependents)
- Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
- Birthday Day Off after 1 year’s continuous service
- Up to 50% staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year (via Soho Impact) to support a charity of your choice
- Free counselling sessions
- Unique training programmes via Cookhouse & House Tonic to inspire and educate
- Ongoing training to develop personal and professional skills
- Team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes
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Key Duties…
- Bring drinks quickly from the bar to their respective location in the restaurants and deliver to members
- Maintain a spotless, pristine work environment
- Provide service to an assigned section and hold accountability for it
- Develop relationships with members to offer personalized service
- Polish glassware, ensuring it is 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 setting up and breaking down stations
- Ensure all service equipment is handled, stored and maintained carefully
- Attend regular meetings with front and back-of-house teams for menu changes, specials, and daily tastings
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Requirements
- 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Basic understanding of bar operations, hygiene standards, and stock rotation
- Must exhibit hospitability, be approachable, passionate about customer service, and show respect for colleagues and guests
- Ability to demonstrate competency in training schedules and club school programmes
- Must be flexible, able to work various shifts (including weekends and holidays when required), and take direction well
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate and work autonomously
Pay Range
£14.50 per hour (UKbaseline salary range) (Note: Salary may vary based on location.)
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