Bar Back

The Groucho Club, Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday inc. bank holidays,pro

Wagestream

Nutritious meals

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme with-HR

Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,

Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,

Job summary

The Groucho Club in Soho is seeking a Barback with energy, instinct and an eye for detail. You’ll be the backbone of the bar operation, anticipating needs, preparing garnishes, restocking essentials, and supporting bartenders so they shine for our members.

A positive, can-do attitude and strong teamwork are essential in our fast-paced, friendly space. You’ll move with purpose, keep glassware and stock tidy, assist with deliveries, and help maintain cleanliness behind the scenes to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential.
• Energetic and proactive, you see what needs to be done and act without hesitation.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Organised and detail-focused, you keep your space clean, stocked, and ready.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, you stay purposeful during the busiest services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh garnishes and condiments to specification, ready for service.
• Keep the bar fully stocked and organised from glassware to spirits.
• Collect, clean, and redistribute glassware so items are spotless and ready.
• Maintain clean, well-organised storage areas, fridges, and service stations.
• Support bartenders during service with speed and awareness.

Skills

Energy

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong work ethic

Good communicator

Job description

About The Groucho Club

The
Groucho exists to keep Soho’s artistic, liberal spirit burning bright, and to
champion London’s role as a creative powerhouse on the world stage. A joyful,
generous and welcoming space for ideas, creative life and the occasional late
night.

Born in
1985 as the antidote to the cloistered gentlemen’s clubs of London’s Mayfair,
The Groucho Club was founded on a radical idea: that good company is the
kind chosen by ideas rather than status, that emerging voices belong in the
same room as established ones, and that culture is made through conversation,
collision and curiosity.

Forty
years on, that belief still drives everything we do. We exist to facilitate the
conversations that shape culture now and next, to back the people making it,
and to keep Soho generous, welcoming and alive to creative possibility. We
host, we don’t serve.

Members
and guests are people we know, not names on a list.

Barback

We are looking for a Barback with energy, instinct, and an
eye for detail, someone who understands that the magic behind the bar starts
long before the first drink is poured. This role is about anticipation,
preparation, and seamless support, ensuring that everything runs smoothly so our bartenders can shine and our members enjoy an effortless experience.

With a positive, can-do attitude and a natural sense of
teamwork, you’ll be the backbone of the bar operation. You’ll move with purpose, stay one step ahead, and take pride in the details that others might miss, because those details are what elevate an experience from good to exceptional.

Why is this so important? Because every polished glass,
every perfectly prepared garnish, and every well-stocked station contributes to the rhythm and flow of the bar. And here at the Groucho Club, that experience is everything, it’s what keeps our space vibrant, slick, and unforgettable.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing fresh garnishes and condiments to specification,
  ensuring everything is ready for service and presented to the highest standard.
  
• Keeping the bar fully stocked and organised, from glassware
  to spirits, so service runs seamlessly and efficiently.
• Collecting, cleaning, and redistributing glassware, making
  sure every piece is spotless and ready for use.
• Maintaining clean, well-organised storage areas, fridges,
  and service stations, because great service starts behind the scenes.
• Supporting bartenders during service with speed and
  awareness, ensuring they have everything they need exactly when they need it.
• Managing waste and maintaining cleanliness across all bar
  areas, including floors, bins, and back-of-house spaces.
• Monitoring bar flow and proactively removing used glassware
  and resetting the space to keep it looking sharp and inviting at all times.
• Assisting with deliveries, moving and stocking products
  across the Club with care and efficiency.
• Ensuring all equipment, including glass washers and hand
  sinks, is fully functional and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Playing an active role in maintaining the overall pace and
  energy of the bar, contributing to a smooth, consistent service for both members and the team.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Experience in a similar role is preferred, but most
  importantly, you bring a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Energetic and proactive, you see what needs to be done and
  act without hesitation.
• A team player through and through, you thrive in a
  fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Organised and detail-focused, you take pride in keeping your
  space clean, stocked, and ready.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, you keep moving with
  purpose even during the busiest services.
• Friendly and approachable, with a natural warmth that
  contributes to a positive atmosphere for both members and colleagues.
• Strong communicator, able to work closely with bartenders
  and floor staff to keep service flowing.
• Physically capable and prepared for an active role,
  including lifting, carrying, and moving stock across multiple floors.
• Flexible and adaptable, ready to support wherever needed
  with a positive, can-do mindset.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive salary.
• 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays, pro-rata
• Wagestream to support your financial wellbeing.
• Nutritious meals made by our team.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £1,000 when you successfully refer a friend.

Equal Opportunities

The Groucho Club is an equal opportunity employer. All
aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or
discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status,
age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical
condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression.

No agency support required, direct candidates only, please.