Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Premium Kitchen

Soho House & Co.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Clothing Allowance

Staff Room Rate

Private Health and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Birthday day off

Staff Discount

Counselling Sessions

Job summary

The Soho House group is hiring a Sous Chef for Soho Farmhouse Prep Kitchen. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, and supervise junior chefs while maintaining food safety, allergen compliance, and hygiene at the highest standard.

You will contribute to menu development, coordinate prep and service, and lead by example in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring consistency with Soho House standards across all services.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills across multiple kitchen sections.
• Proven experience supervising or leading small teams.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergen procedures, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Professional, reliable, and passionate about food and team development.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading kitchen operations.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to Soho House standards.
• Oversee mise en place organisation, daily prep schedules, and service readiness.
• Supervise and mentor junior chefs, providing training and feedback.
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and allergen management procedures (HACCP).
• Assist in menu execution and contribute ideas for seasonal changes and development.
• Support stock control activities including ordering, deliveries, waste reduction, and rotation.
• Communicate effectively with back-of-house and front-of-house teams for seamless service.
• Lead by example with professionalism and punctuality in a fast-paced environment.
• Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of senior leadership.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Leadership / supervision

Food safety / HACCP knowledge

Allergen procedures

Communication & organisation

Job description

The Soho House group is hiring a Sous Chef for Soho Farmhouse Prep Kitchen. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, and supervise junior chefs while maintaining food safety, allergen compliance, and hygiene at the highest standard.

You will contribute to menu development, coordinate prep and service, and lead by example in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, ensuring consistency with Soho House standards across all services.