Who We Are…
We are a collection of members' clubs, restaurants, hotels, workspaces and cinemas, catering to those in the film, media, fashion and creative industries. The company has unique ventures throughout the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia, with new openings planned globally. Soho House is a space for its diverse membership and teams to connect, grow, have fun and make an impact.
Runner (Seasonal Staff) – £14 per hour + Surplus Service Charge
We are hiring staff from mid-April to September. So if you can commit to the full summer let us know, if not we are asking for a minimum commitment of 8 weeks. This fixed term contract will be full-time, working 5 days out of 7 (and you must be flexible to work evenings and weekends).
What's in it for you?
1. Weekly Pay
2. Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
3. Soho Friends Membership
4. 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
5. Team Room Rates; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
6. Financial Incentive based on House Performance (Quarterly)
7. Health Cash Plan (option to add children)
8. Dental Plan (option to add children)
9. Birthday Day Off
10. Discount on Cowshed products and Soho Home (up to 50%)
11. Free Counselling Sessions
12. Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
13. Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
14. Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more
Soho Farmhouse...
Surrounded by 100 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, Soho Farmhouse is a destination for food and drink, wellness and outdoor activities. Two hours’ drive or a short train from London, we have 114 bedrooms, including cabins, huts and farmhouse bedrooms to stay in, a state-of-the-art gym, Cowshed Spa, an indoor and outdoor pool and cinema. We have multiple food and beverage outlets on site, The Main Barn is the central hub, serving the club menu all day. On the mezzanine, Comfy Farm has sofas and an open fire place, while Fancy Farm is a more formal setting for lunch or dinner. There is also Pen Yen for Japanese izakaya-style dishes from the robata grill, bind and sashimi, and Blake’s Kitchen for fresh bread, sausage rolls and cinnamon buns. Finally, there is The Little Bell, a local favourite, for nose-to-tail cooking and natural wine.
The Role…
We are seeking an experienced Runner to join our team at Soho Farmhouse (OX7 4JS). Your main responsibility is to assist the waiting staff and make sure the member gets a superior experience. You will deliver food orders from the kitchen (or drinks orders from the bar) to members’ tables, acting as a point of contact between the kitchen/bar and the floor. Other responsibilities include ensuring tables are set up for service.
What we are looking for in a Runner...
15. 1-2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile restaurant (preferred but not essential)
16. Team player who communicates well with all colleagues
17. Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
18. Sense of urgency
19. Yes, yes, yes mentality
20. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
21. Have a genuine passion for food and beverage
22. Flexible and available to working both opening and closing shifts when required
Expected working hours for a Runner:
23. Varying shift times across the seven days, to include working evenings, weekends, opens & closes
24. Average hours 32-45 hours per week
Subsidised transport rate offered from: Chipping Norton (OX7) & Banbury (OX15 & OX16)
Opportunities for all…
Soho House was created to bring diverse communities of people together, and we take the same approach when building our teams. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a global company. Soho House is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.