Lead Sous Chef — Creative, High-Volume Kitchen Leader

Soho House; North Common; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal

Clothing allowance

House Membership

50% off food and drink

Staff room rate

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Birthday off

Staff discount at Cowshed Soho Home

Charity days off

Counselling sessions

Cookhouse training

Continuous training

Team events

Job summary

Soho House in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, and maintain the high standards Soho House is known for.

You will supervise junior chefs, uphold HACCP, allergen controls, and food safety, and contribute to menu development while ensuring consistent, quality plating across all services.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in high-volume, high-quality kitchens.
• Strong cooking skills across multiple sections and classical/modern techniques.
• Experience supervising or leading small teams.
• Excellent HACCP, allergen, and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining standards.
• Professional, reliable, and passionate about food and team development.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading all 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Food prep

Plating skills

Communication

Time management

HACCP knowledge

Menu development

Staff training

Allergen management

Job description

Soho House in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, and maintain the high standards Soho House is known for.

You will supervise junior chefs, uphold HACCP, allergen controls, and food safety, and contribute to menu development while ensuring consistent, quality plating across all services.