Head of Bars & Beverage, UK

Soho House • Temple, TX

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About The Position

The Head of Bars & Beverage, UK leads the development, execution, and ongoing evolution of the beverage strategy across Soho House locations in the UK. Reporting to the Head of Bars & Beverage, UK, Europe & Asia, the role helps shape and deliver a high-quality beverage experience that reflects the Soho House brand, ethos, and member expectations. It works closely with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Design, Membership, and People & Development to drive innovation, operational excellence, commercial performance, and consistency across UK Houses. The role oversees menu development, beverage programming, supplier relationships, operational standards, and talent development, with the aim of ensuring the offering is commercially successful, operationally effective, and aligned with local market dynamics and the global brand. It combines strategic work with a hands-on operational presence across UK Houses.

The position leads beverage strategy and innovation across cocktails, wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; manages commercial performance, budgets, pricing, costs, margins, and forecasting; sets operational standards; develops supplier partnerships; builds leadership capability and talent; and supports brand consistency, compliance, and member experience. It may also support new openings, renovations, and bar development projects.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in beverage or food and beverage operations within hospitality, restaurants, hotels, members’ clubs, or a similar environment.
• Proven experience leading or supporting multi-site or regional beverage programs.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, cost of goods sold, pricing, margins, and financial performance.
• Deep knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, and a strong understanding of the UK market.
• Experience managing supplier and industry relationships, including sourcing and commercial negotiations.
• Proven leadership and talent development experience, with the ability to build high-performing teams.
• Strong operational knowledge, including inventory management, licensing, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in POS and inventory systems, such as MICROS, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting new openings, renovations, or the development of new beverage concepts.
• A degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field; preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the UK beverage strategy in partnership with the Head of Bars & Beverage, UK, Europe & Asia.
• Drive the evolution of cocktail, wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage programs across the UK.
• Lead seasonal innovation, trend integration, and new beverage concepts aligned with the Soho House brand and member expectations.
• Drive beverage performance across the UK portfolio, including pricing, cost of goods sold, gross profit, margins, budgets, and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance profitability.
• Establish scalable best practices for purchasing, inventory management, cost control, and beverage operations.
• Set and maintain beverage standards across UK Houses, ensuring consistency in product, quality, service, and execution.
• Partner with General Managers, Operations Directors, and House leadership teams to improve operational performance and accountability.
• Support new openings, renovations, and bar development projects to ensure operational functionality and a strong member experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, distributors, producers, and industry partners.
• Partner with Procurement and the Head of Bars & Beverage, UK, Europe & Asia, on sourcing strategies, negotiations, and commercial partnerships.
• Ensure product quality, availability, value, and alignment with Soho House standards.
• Build and develop bar leadership capability across the UK through coaching, training, and structured development programs.
• Partner with People & Development on technical training, product education, succession planning, and internal progression.
• Coach and mentor Bar Managers and operational leaders to drive performance and consistency.
• Help shape and maintain Soho House’s beverage identity across the UK, balancing consistency with local relevance.
• Represent Soho House as a brand ambassador within the hospitality and beverage industry.
• Ensure compliance with UK licensing, alcohol, health and safety, food safety, and company standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages with global benefits and perks.
• Training to develop technical and managerial skills.
• Career development opportunities domestically or internationally, and managerially or technically.
• Soho Impact community initiatives, including mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability.
• Access to internally and externally run learning and development courses.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic food and drink calendars, trips, training, and events; available to all.
• Monthly team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
• A substantial meal provided free of charge while on duty in Houses and Restaurants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed