Executive Chef - Soho Farmhouse

Soho House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Staff Accommodation/Room rate

Private Health and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Birthday Day Off

Staff Discount on Soho Home

Charity days with Soho Impact

Counselling sessions

Training and development

Team events

Job summary

Soho House is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and shape the Kitchen Department, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety and operational excellence. The role combines strong business acumen with hands-on kitchen leadership, including budgeting, menu development and staff oversight in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

You will manage BOH teams, drive cost controls and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional member experiences, while maintaining compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar capacity.
• Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef.
• Experience managing P&L, labour, purchasing, vendors and quality control while delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Influential leader and operational Chef with proven experience delivering effective Culinary Programs, team management and profit driving dining experiences.
• Oversee Back of House operation (Pastry, Production, Pizza, Pasta and Specialty Cooks) including recruitment, onboarding, training, payroll and disciplinary procedures, and staff appraisals.
• Adhere to health and safety policy and ensure compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team management

Food safety

Education

Culinary training

Job description

The Role…

At Soho House, the Executive Chef is responsible for planning, organizing and leading the Kitchen Department according to company, local and regional policies as well as standards. The Executive Chef is involved in all facets of the business but is extremely operational and not adverse to being on the line and managing expo and ticket times. In this role, the Executive Chef encompasses strong business acumen works well under pressure and in demanding fast-paced environments. Responsible for preparing and maintaining the kitchen budget in conjunction with the General Manager and Head Chefs, as well as assuring the highest standards for health,sanitation and safety standards necessary in food handling and overall cleanliness.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• 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 you're 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…

• Influential leader and operational Chef with proven experience that delivers effective and efficient Culinary Programs, team management and profit driving dining experience(s)
• Oversee Back of House (BOH) operation (Pastry, Production, Pizza, Pasta and Specialty Cooks) team including but not limited to recruitment, on-boarding, training, payroll and disciplinary procedures. As well as staff performance, conducting appraisals and strategize with leadership to assess staff performance and development while maintaining professional relationships
• Adhere to health and safety policy (I.e. IIPP, workers comp procedures, and allergy procedures) is always followed as well as implement, monitor and enforce compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards as applicable
• Delegate tasks to team and complete daily check lists that support anticipated business levels, production, a-la-carte orders, special request, events, dietary restrictions and ensure team follows proper allergy procedure
• Responsible for educating and training staff on safe work habits and proper process as well as procedure if encountered with a dangerous or unsafe situation
• Create, implement and enforce process to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest-level of standards, food quality, COGS and minimized margins to increase profits without sacrificing taste or member / guest experience
• Purchase and produce top-quality food to create seasonal menus, maintain recipes, pictures and specifications are followed as well as update signage and displays for dates, food displays for quality, cleanliness and food safety
• Ensure teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations
• Collaborate with Marketing/Events department on menu creation, food preparation, food costs, quality food service and product delivery.
• Shares the overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation and hygiene to Company and local standards

What we are looking for...

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in similar capacity
• Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef
• Experienced managing PL's, labour, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously