Head Bartender - Soho Farmhouse

Head Bartender - £17 per hour + Surplus Service Charge 

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 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 Head Bartender to join our team at Soho Farmhouse (OX7 4JS). Your main responsibilities are serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, food (when needed) and providing excellent service to members, creating memorable experiences. Other duties include mixing cocktails, preparing the bar for service and ensuring it is in pristine condition.  

What we are looking for in a Head Bartender...

• 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 Head Bartender:

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


• Average hours 40 hours per week 

Subsidised transport rate offered from: Chipping Norton (OX7) & Banbury (OX15 & OX16)