Head Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Premier Dining

Sohohousecaterer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team meals on shift

House membership

50% off food & drink

Staff room rate – any bedroom, any…

Private health and dental care

Life assurance

Birthday day off

Staff discounts on Cowshed & Soho Home

Charity time off (2 days)

Free counselling sessions

Training programs

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Head Chef in Central London to lead a busy kitchen, manage budgets and drive quality across all dishes for members and guests. You will oversee BOH operations, recruit and train staff, and collaborate with marketing and events to deliver high-value dining experiences.

The role requires a seasoned culinary leader with strong cost controls, people management, and a passion for exceptional food and service within a club-hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• 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 P&L’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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Ensure health and safety policy is always followed as well as implement, monitor and enforce compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards
• Delegate tasks to team and complete daily check lists that support anticipated business levels, production, orders, special requests, 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
• 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 are delivered
• Working alongside the other chefs to produce ‘team meals’ for the wider team in the house or restaurant; ensuring this is of high quality, varied in choice and suitable to all dietary requirements
• Shares the overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation and hygiene to Company and local standards

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

P&L management

Staff training

Food cost control

Menu development

Food safety

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Head Chef in Central London to lead a busy kitchen, manage budgets and drive quality across all dishes for members and guests. You will oversee BOH operations, recruit and train staff, and collaborate with marketing and events to deliver high-value dining experiences.

The role requires a seasoned culinary leader with strong cost controls, people management, and a passion for exceptional food and service within a club-hospitality setting.