Head of Bars & Beverage, UK

The Head of Bars & Beverage, UK is responsible for leading the development, execution, and continuous evolution of the beverage strategy across Soho House locations in the UK.

Reporting to the Head of Bars & Beverage, UK, Europe & Asia, this role will help shape and deliver a best-in-class beverage experience that reflects Soho House’s brand, ethos, and member expectations.

The role will work closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Design, Membership, and People & Development to drive innovation, operational excellence, commercial performance, and consistency across the UK Houses.

Main Duties

Beverage Strategy & Innovation

• Lead the development and execution of the UK beverage strategy in partnership with the Head of Bars & Beverage, UK, Europe & Asia.
• Drive the evolution of cocktail, wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage programs across the UK.
• Lead seasonal innovation, trend integration, and new beverage concepts that are aligned with Soho House’s brand and member expectations.

Commercial Performance

• Drive beverage performance across the UK portfolio, with accountability for pricing, COGS, gross profit, margins, budgets, and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance profitability.
• Establish scalable best practices for purchasing, inventory management, cost control, and beverage operations.

Operations & Standards

• Set and maintain beverage standards across all UK Houses, ensuring consistency in product, quality, service, and execution.
• Partner with General Managers, Operations Directors, and House leadership teams to drive operational performance and accountability.
• Support new openings, renovations, and bar development projects to ensure operational functionality and an exceptional member experience.

Suppliers & Industry Partnerships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, producers, and key industry partners.
• Partner with Procurement and the Head of Bars & Beverage, UK, Europe & Asia, on sourcing strategies, negotiations, and commercial partnerships.
• Ensure product quality, availability, value, and alignment with Soho House standards.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and develop bar leadership capability across the UK through coaching, training, and structured development programs.
• Partner with People & Development to support technical training, product education, succession planning, and internal progression.
• Coach and mentor Bar Managers and operational leaders to drive performance and consistency.

Brand, Compliance & Member Experience

• Help shape and maintain the beverage identity of Soho House across the UK, ensuring a consistent yet locally relevant experience.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Soho House within the hospitality and beverage industry.
• Ensure compliance with UK licensing, alcohol, health and safety, food safety, and company standards.

Experience Required

• 8–10+ years of experience in beverage or F&B operations within hospitality, restaurants, hotels, members’ clubs, or a similar environment.
• Proven experience leading or supporting multi-site or regional beverage programs.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, COGS, pricing, margins, and financial performance.
• Deep knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, with a strong understanding of the UK market.
• Experience managing supplier and industry relationships, including sourcing and commercial negotiations.
• Proven leadership and talent development experience, with the ability to build high-performing teams.
• Strong operational knowledge, including inventory management, licensing, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting new openings, renovations, or the development of new beverage concepts is preferred.
• Proficiency in POS and inventory systems, such as MICROS, and Microsoft Office.
• Hospitality, Business, or related degree preferred but not essential.

Why work with us

• Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks.
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically.
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability.
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink.
• 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.
• Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.