Elite Dining Runner: Fast, Polished Service

Sohohousecaterer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Soho Friends Membership

50% Staff discount on Food & Drink

Staff Room Rates

Health Cash Plan (up to 2 dependents)

Dental Plan (up to 2 dependents)

Birthday Day Off after 1 year

Staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

2 paid charity days per year

Free Counselling Sessions

Cookhouse & House Tonic training

Continuous training

Team Events

Job summary

Soho House in London is seeking a proactive Runner to support kitchen and front-of-house teams. You will deliver food and beverages promptly, keep service areas tidy, and assist waiting staff to ensure a superior member experience.

From the kitchen to the floor, you will act as the link for orders and be present with strong communication, professionalism, and a hands-on approach to service.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a similar high-end dining environment.
• Excellent food and beverage knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a hands-on approach.
• Confident, polished, and professional demeanour.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with POS systems and reservation software.

Responsibilities

• Bring food/drink quickly from the kitchen/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 cutlery ensuring they are ready for service.
• Preparing any additions to tables in advance (condiments, butter portions, etc)
• Perform opening and closing procedures including the setup and breakdown of stations.
• Ensure all service equipment is handled carefully and stored correctly.
• Maintaining a spotless and pristine working environment.
• Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about menu changes and specials.

Skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

POS systems

Reservation software

Tools

POS systems

Reservation software

Job description

Soho House in London is seeking a proactive Runner to support kitchen and front-of-house teams. You will deliver food and beverages promptly, keep service areas tidy, and assist waiting staff to ensure a superior member experience.

From the kitchen to the floor, you will act as the link for orders and be present with strong communication, professionalism, and a hands-on approach to service.