Premium Kitchen Sous Chef - Lead & Inspire Service

Soho House; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Clothing Allowance

Staff Membership

50% off Food & Drink

Staff Room Rate—Any House, $100 a nit?

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, and drive consistency and excellence across all services.

You will supervise junior chefs, uphold HACCP and allergen controls, contribute to menu development, and ensure kitchen hygiene. This fast-paced environment requires leadership, creativity, and calm under pressure, delivering high-quality, member-focused meals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• Strong mastery of classical and modern culinary techniques.
• Experience supervising or leading small teams.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergen procedures, and food safety practices.
• Fluent in English and professional communication.

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, daily prep schedules, and service readiness.
• Mentor junior chefs and provide guidance and feedback.
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and allergen management procedures.
• Assist in menu execution and contribute ideas to seasonal changes.
• Support stock control activities, including ordering, waste reduction, and inventory rotation.
• Communicate with back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service.
• Lead by example with professionalism and a calm, solution-driven approach.
• Take charge of the kitchen when required, ensuring standards and staff readiness.

Skills

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

English fluency

Work under pressure

Communication

Job description

Soho House is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef, oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, and drive consistency and excellence across all services.

You will supervise junior chefs, uphold HACCP and allergen controls, contribute to menu development, and ensure kitchen hygiene. This fast-paced environment requires leadership, creativity, and calm under pressure, delivering high-quality, member-focused meals.