Lead Sous Chef: Drive Menu, Teams & Quality

Sohohousecaterer; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Clothing Allowance

Every House Membership

50% off Food & Drink

Job summary

Soho House in London is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering exceptional, high-quality dishes across all services. You will uphold Soho House standards and ensure each plate reflects the brand identity.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise and develop junior chefs, and ensure food safety, allergen compliance, and hygiene remain at the highest level.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• Proven experience supervising or leading small teams.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergen procedures, and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-volume kitchen

English fluency

Job description

Soho House in London is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering exceptional, high-quality dishes across all services. You will uphold Soho House standards and ensure each plate reflects the brand identity.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise and develop junior chefs, and ensure food safety, allergen compliance, and hygiene remain at the highest level.