Barback - Babington House

Soho House via Caterer.com; Frome; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team meal

Soho Friends

Staff discount

Health plan

Dental plan

Birthday day off

Staff discount - Cowshed & Soho Home

Charity days

Counselling sessions

Job summary

Soho House is hiring a Barback in Frome, England. You’ll support bar staff, ensuring bartenders have what they need to deliver quick, high-quality service to members and guests. You’ll deliver drinks from the bar to tables and act as a link between the bar and floor.

Expect to work in a busy hospitality team with ongoing training, regular meetings and opportunities to grow within Soho House's global benefits and perks. Competitive compensation accompanies member discounts and staff initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Basic understanding of bar operations, hygiene standards, and stock rotation.
• Hospitable, approachable and passionate about customer service.
• Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates competency as outlined in the training schedule.

Responsibilities

• Bring drinks quickly from the bar to its location in the restaurant 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 and ensure readiness for service.
• Assist bartenders by restocking ingredients and retrieving supplies.
• Perform opening and closing procedures for stations.
• Ensure all service equipment is handled and stored correctly.
• Attend meetings with front and back of house teams to learn menu changes.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

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.

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 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.

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

Key duties…

• 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.
• Polishing 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 but not limited to the set up and break down of stations.
• Ensure all service equipment is handled carefully and stored correctly.
• Maintain a spotless and pristine working environment.
• Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu changes and specials alongside daily tastings.

What we are looking for…

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in similar capacity
• Basic understanding of bar operations, hygiene standards, and stock rotation.
• 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

The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is listed below. The range for the position in different geographies may vary based on market differences.

Pay Range

£14.50-£14.50 GBP