Runner - Soho House Manchester
Soho House Manchester, Soho House ManchesterManchester, England · Soho House Manchester · 2-3 years experience · Posted Sep 24, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 2-3 years experience
- Location
- Soho House Manchester, Soho House ManchesterManchester, England · Soho House Manchester
About the role
- The Runner plays a vital supporting role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of service between the kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- This role acts as a key link in the dining experience, responsible for delivering food and beverages promptly while maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Responsibilities
- Deliver food and drinks from the kitchen or bar to members' tables.
- Maintain a spotless and pristine work environment.
- Provide service to and remain accountable for an assigned section.
- Develop relationships with members to provide personalized service.
- Polish cutlery to ensure readiness for service.
- Prepare table additions such as lemon wraps, condiments, and butter portions.
- Perform opening and closing procedures, including station set up and break down.
- Handle and store service equipment carefully.
- Attend regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about menu changes, specials, and participate in daily tastings.
Requirements
- 2–3 years in a similar high-end dining environment
- Excellent food and beverage knowledge, including wine service
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with a hands-on approach
- Confident, polished, and professional demeanour
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills
- Familiarity with POS systems and reservation software
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Team meal whilst on shift
- Soho Friends Membership
- 50% Team discount on Food & Drink
- Staff Room Rates
- Health Cash Plan
- Dental Plan
- Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
- Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
- 2 days paid a year to support a charity
Skills
- POS Systems
- Reservation Software
- Wine Service