Seasonal Barback – 180 House, Central London

Join us for the summer at Soho House! This is a seasonal role offered on a fixed-term contract through to September 2026.

As a Barback, you will support the bar team, ensuring 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 by delivering drinks orders from the bar to members’ tables, acting as a point of contact between the bar and the floor.

What’s in it for you

• 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 year’s continuous service
• Up to 50% staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, 2 paid days a year to support a charity of your choice
• Free counselling sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic programme offering training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate
• Continuous training to develop personally and professionally
• Team events such as fitness sessions, cinema screenings and art classes, available each month

Key duties

• Bring drinks quickly from the bar to the restaurants and deliver to members.
• Maintain a spotless, pristine work environment.
• Provide service to and be 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 setup and breakdown 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 and daily tastings.

What we are looking for

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar capacity.
• Basic understanding of bar operations, hygiene standards and stock rotation.
• Hospitable, approachable, passionate about customer service and respectful towards colleagues and guests.
• Ability to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School.
• Flexibility to work shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously.

Pay Range

£14 – £14 GBP per hour (UK).

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