# Head Bartender - Soho Farmhouse - Haybarn

**Company**: Soho House
**Location**: Chipping Norton, England
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £17.50-£17.50 GBP
**Category**: Hospitality
**Industry**: Hospitality

**Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sohohouseco/jobs/4976827101?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_deba8919-13c

## Description

As a Head Bartender at Soho Farmhouse - Haybarn, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day execution of beverage service, maintaining high standards of presentation, and delivering a refined and memorable experience for our members and guests.

You will work closely with the Bar Manager to lead by example, showcasing exceptional mixology skills, strong product knowledge, and outstanding guest service. Your main responsibilities will include training junior staff, maintaining stock and cleanliness standards, and supporting the development and execution of innovative beverage menus.

In return for your hard work, you will receive a range of benefits, including:

- Weekly pay

- Team meals whilst on shift prepared by our chefs

- Soho Friends Membership

- 50% team discount on food and drink, 7 days a week

- Staff room rates

- Health Cash Plan (with the option to add up to 2 additional dependents)

- Dental Plan (with the option to add up to 2 additional dependents)

- Birthday day off after 1 year's continuous service

- Up to 50% staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

- 2 days' paid annual leave to support a charity of your choice

- Free counselling sessions

- Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally

- Team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes

Key duties will include:

- Leading bar operations during service, ensuring the bar is fully set, clean, and always running smoothly

- Delivering consistent, high-quality beverage service, including classic cocktails, bespoke creations, fine wines, and premium spirits

- Mentoring, training, and supporting bar staff to ensure high levels of product knowledge and professional service

- Working with the Bar Manager to design and implement seasonal drinks menus, specials, and events offerings

- Ensuring compliance with all licensing laws, hygiene regulations, and health & safety standards

- Maintaining strong knowledge of products, suppliers, and trends to ensure the drinks offering remains relevant and engaging

- Accurately managing stock levels during service, assisting with stock takes, and reporting any shortfalls or wastage

- Resolving any guest issues promptly and professionally, ensuring all members and guests feel valued and attended to

- Working closely with the floor, kitchen, and events teams to deliver seamless service and coordinated experiences

- Upholding the brand and ethos of the club through professional conduct, grooming, and performance

We are looking for someone with:

- Minimum 3 years of bar experience, including at least 1 year in a senior or supervisory position

- Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, wines, and spirits

- Experience in luxury, private members club, or high-end hospitality environments

- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a team

- Clear communication skills and confidence under pressure

- Strong knowledge of licensing laws, hygiene, and health & safety procedures

- Personal License or willingness to obtain one (preferred)

## Skills

### Required
- mixology
- leadership
- communication
- licensing laws
- hygiene regulations
- health & safety standards

### Nice to have
- Personal License

---

Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sohohouseco/jobs/4976827101?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)