Luxury Dining Runner: Fast, Polished Service

Soho House via Caterer.com; Manchester; 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 (dependent coverage)

Dental Plan (dependent coverage)

Birthday Day Off after 1 year

Job summary

Soho House in Manchester is seeking a diligent Runner to support the smooth flow between kitchen and front-of-house. You will deliver food and drinks to members, assist waiting staff, and help maintain a pristine service area while developing strong member relations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent F&B knowledge, and professional presentation, with opportunities for continuous training and staff perks.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a similar high-end dining environment.
• Excellent F&B knowledge, including wine service.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a hands-on approach.
• Confident, polished, and professional demeanor.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with POS systems and reservation software.

Responsibilities

• Bring food/drink quickly from kitchen/bar to members' tables.
• Maintain a spotless, pristine work environment.
• Provide service to and be accountable for an assigned section.
• Develop relationships with members for personalized service.
• Polish cutlery for service readiness.
• Prepare additions to tables (condiments, lemon wraps, etc.).
• Perform opening/closing procedures and station setup/breakdown.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of service equipment.
• Attend regular meetings with FOH/BOH and tastings.

Skills

F&B knowledge

Wine service

Teamwork

Communication

POS familiarity

Tools

POS systems

Reservation software

Job description

Soho House in Manchester is seeking a diligent Runner to support the smooth flow between kitchen and front-of-house. You will deliver food and drinks to members, assist waiting staff, and help maintain a pristine service area while developing strong member relations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent F&B knowledge, and professional presentation, with opportunities for continuous training and staff perks.