Barista- Blake's Bakery, Soho Farmhouse

Role overview

As a Barista at Soho House, you will craft and serve a broad selection of speciality coffees, teas, and other hot or cold beverages to a consistently high standard. The role is centered on delivering attentive, welcoming, and well-informed service to members and guests.

You will partner with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to keep service running smoothly, contribute to day-to-day operations, and help maintain the club’s high standards.

Benefits and perks

• Paid weekly.
• Team meal provided during your shift, prepared by the chefs.
• Soho Friends Membership.
• 50% discount for the team on food and drinks, available seven days a week.
• Staff room rates.
• Health cash plan, with the option to include up to two additional dependents.
• Dental plan, with the option to add up to two additional dependents.
• Birthday day off after completing one year of continuous service.
• Up to 50% staff discount on Cowshed and Soho Home products.
• In partnership with Soho Impact, two paid days per year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free counselling sessions.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic training, events, and learning opportunities focused on food and drink.
• Ongoing training to support personal and professional growth.
• Team events each month, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, art classes, and similar activities.

Key duties

• Prepare and serve coffee and tea drinks to a consistently excellent level, including espresso drinks, pour-overs, and non-dairy options.
• Keep coffee equipment cleaned, maintained, and calibrated each day to preserve quality.
• Welcome members in a warm, professional way and remember individual preferences to provide tailored service.
• Keep the barista counter and service area tidy and organised in line with hygiene and health and safety rules.
• Track stock of coffee, milk, and related supplies, and update management when replenishment is needed.
• Work with the wider food and beverage team to ensure efficient service during busy periods.
• Handle orders and payments accurately through the POS system.
• Share ideas for seasonal drinks, coffee tastings, and member-led experiences.
• Assist with food and drink presentation, including breakfast items and light snacks where required.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and respectful atmosphere.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will bring up to 2 years of experience in a busy, high-profile setting and a genuine talent for delivering excellent service. Reliability, friendliness, and a strong team focus are important for success in this role.

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume settings and able to stay calm while solving problems quickly under pressure.
• Friendly, approachable, customer-focused, and respectful to both colleagues and guests.
• Able to demonstrate competence according to the training schedule and Club School.
• Flexible to work varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays when needed.
• Capable of following direction, collaborating within a team, and working independently when required.

Compensation

The listed pay rate for this UK role is £15.50 per hour.