Waiter/Waitress - Soho Farmhouse (Main Barn)

Sohohouseco; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team meal on shift

Soho Friends Membership

50% team discount on food & drink

Staff room rates

Health cash plan for dependents

Dental plan for dependents

Birthday day off after 1 year

Job summary

Soho House in the United Kingdom is seeking a Waiter to deliver refined, attentive service to members and guests. You will work closely with floor and kitchen teams to ensure a smooth dining experience, greet guests, take orders, and assist with billing while upholding the club's professional standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a similar setting, thrive under pressure, and are flexible with weekends.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a similar high-end dining environment.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and remains calm under pressure.
• Hospitable, approachable and passionate about customer service.
• Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Able to follow training schedule and Club School requirements.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet members and guests and engage them upon seating.
• Take accurate food and drink orders and accommodate allergies or dietary needs.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar to ensure timely, correct delivery of orders.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on menu items and pairings.
• Maintain pristine table service and proactively refresh water, wine and beverages.
• Ensure a clean environment and look after setting up and resetting tables.
• Handle member requests and special accommodations to create memorable experiences.
• Process payments via card, Soho House App or House Pay.
• Maintain discretion and professionalism with VIPs.
• Contribute to team success through briefings, tastings and collaboration.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Hospitality

Job description

The Role…

At Soho House, a Waiter plays an essential role in delivering refined, attentive, and personalised service to our members and guests. Working closely with the floor and kitchen teams, you are responsible for ensuring a smooth dining experience while reflecting the Club’s standards of professionalism, discretion, and excellence.

Your main responsibility is to ensure that members have an enjoyable experience. You will deliver excellent service from initial greeting, taking orders, making recommendations and paying of the bill.

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…

• Warmly greet members, introduce menus, and ensure immediate engagement upon seating.
• Take accurate food and drink orders, accommodating any allergies or dietary needs.
• Deliver a seamless service by coordinating with kitchen and bar staff, ensuring timely and correct order delivery.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on menu items, including food and drink pairings.
• Maintain exceptional table service - top up water, wine, and beverages proactively throughout the member’s stay.
• Ensure a pristine environment, including setting up and resetting tables, and maintaining cleanliness at all times.
• Handle member requests and special accommodations with flexibility to create memorable, personalized experiences.
• Support seamless payment through card, the Soho House App, or House Pay.
• Uphold discretion and professionalism, especially when serving VIPs and PWKs.
• Contribute to team success, attending briefings, tastings, and assisting colleagues where needed.

What we are looking for...

• 2-3 years in a similar high-end dining environment.
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and maintain calm, through quickly and effectively problem solving under pressure
• 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

£15.50 - £15.50 GBP