Lead Sous Chef: Elevate a High-Volume Kitchen

Soho House & Co.; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Clothing Allowance

50% off Food & Drink

Private Health and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Day off on your birthday

Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Free Counselling Sessions

Staff events and training programs

Job summary

Soho House is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and support the kitchen team, delivering high-quality dishes across services while upholding Soho House standards. You will supervise and develop junior chefs, ensure food safety and allergen controls, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced, member-focused environment.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to maintain consistency, creativity and operational excellence, stepping in during absence and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills across multiple sections with classical and modern techniques.
• Proven experience supervising small teams.
• Excellent HACCP, allergen, and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Professional, reliable, and passionate about food and team development.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead with the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef to ensure smooth, efficient service across all meal periods.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to Soho House standards with consistent quality, flavour and plating.
• Oversee mise en place, daily prep schedules and service readiness for assigned sections.
• Mentor junior chefs through training and feedback to support development.
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene and allergen management per HACCP and Soho House policies.
• Assist in menu execution and contribute ideas for seasonal changes and specials.
• Support stock control activities including ordering, deliveries, waste reduction and inventory rotation.
• Communicate effectively with back- and front-of-house teams for seamless service.
• Lead by example with professionalism, punctuality and a calm, solution-driven approach.
• Take charge of the kitchen when required in the absence of senior leadership.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Team supervision

HACCP knowledge

English fluency

Time management

Communication

Job description

Soho House is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and support the kitchen team, delivering high-quality dishes across services while upholding Soho House standards. You will supervise and develop junior chefs, ensure food safety and allergen controls, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced, member-focused environment.

You will work closely with the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef to maintain consistency, creativity and operational excellence, stepping in during absence and