Barback- Manchester (New Opening)

Barback – Manchester (New Opening) - £14.00ph plus surplus Tronc 

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


• Team Room Rates; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night


• Health Cash Plan (option to add children)


• Dental Plan (option to add children)


• Birthday Day Off


• Discount on Cowshed products and Soho Home (up to 50%)


• 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


• Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more

Soho House Manchester

Located in the St John’s area in the heart of the city, Soho House Manchester spans across 5 floors of the former Granada Studios. We have an extensive gym, steam room and sauna, outdoor rooftop pool surrounded by sunbed and a bar, late night bar and live music space. We have casual lounge areas for food and drink on the 8th floor and a members’ restaurant for more formal dining. The house also includes 23 bedrooms on the 6th floor.

The Role… 

We are seeking an experienced Barback to join our team at Soho House Manchester. Your main responsibilities are to support the bartending teams in the smooth running of the bar. This includes ensuring the bar is stocked with spirits, garnishes, ice, and other products needed throughout their shift. You will ensure that glasses, stirrers, shakers, strainers and other bartending tools are clean and in the proper position for use

What we are looking for in a Barback...

• 1-2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile bar (preferred but not essential)


• Team player who communicates well with all colleagues


• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy


• Sense of urgency


• Yes, yes, yes mentality


• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment


• Have a genuine passion for food and beverage


• Flexible and available to working both opening and closing shifts when required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be over the age of 18


• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects by hand


• Able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours


• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required

Expected working hours for a Barback:

• Varying shift times across the seven days, to include working evenings, weekends, opens & closes 


• Average hours 40 hours per week