Sous Chef Soho Farmhouse
Job Summary
The Role
At Soho House the Sous Chefplays a vital leadership role within the kitchen supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering exceptional high-quality dishes across all services. As a key member of the culinary management team the Sous Chef helps drive consistency creativity and operational excellence ensuring that every plate reflects the standards and identity of Soho House.
You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations supervise and develop junior chefs and ensure food safety allergen compliance and kitchen hygiene remain at the highest level. The Sous Chef contributes to menu development coordinates prep and service execution and steps into leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef.
Whats in it for you
- Weekly Pay
- Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
- Clothing Allowance
- Every House Membership
- 50% off Food & Drink 7 days a week
- Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom Any House $100 a night
- Private Health and Dental Care
- Life Assurance
- Day off on your birthday
- Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
- In conjunction with Soho Impact take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
- Free Counselling Sessions
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
- Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
- Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether youre seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career
Key duties
- Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading all aspects of kitchen operations ensuring smooth efficient service across all meal periods.
- Prepare cook and present dishes to Soho House standards maintaining consistency in quality flavour and plating.
- Oversee mise en place organisation daily prep schedules and service readiness for assigned sections.
- Supervise and mentor junior chefs providing guidance training and feedback to support their development.
- Uphold strict food safety hygiene and allergen management procedures in line with HACCP and Soho House policies.
- Assist in menu execution and contribute ideas to seasonal changes specials and development projects.
- Support stock control activities including ordering deliveries waste reduction and inventory rotation.
- Communicate effectively with both back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and member satisfaction.
- Lead by example through professionalism punctuality and a calm solution-driven approach in a fast-paced environment.
- Take charge of the kitchen when required ensuring standards staffing and service run smoothly in the absence of senior leadership.
What we are looking for...
- 35 years of experience in a high-volume high-quality kitchen ideally within a premium restaurant hotel or private members club.
- Strong cooking skills across multiple kitchen sections with a solid understanding of classical and modern culinary techniques.
- Proven experience supervising or leading small teams.
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP allergen procedures and food safety practices.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards.
- Professional reliable and passionate about food and team development.
- Confident communicator with strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Fluent in English.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Soho House has members' clubs across Europe, North America and Asia, as well as restaurants, cinemas, workspaces, spas and bedrooms. Discover more here.