Senior Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Soho House & Co.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Clothing Allowance

Every House Membership

50% off Food & Drink

Private Health and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Counselling Sessions

Job summary

Soho House & Co. in Central London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor the team, and uphold top standards of food safety and dish quality.

You will assist in menu development, manage stock, and ensure service runs smoothly across all meal periods. The role requires 4+ years in a similar capacity, culinary training, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years' experience in similar capacity.
• Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef.
• Experience managing P&L’s, labour, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and timely service across all meal periods.
• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen team, providing training, guidance, and coaching to junior chefs.
• Uphold and enforce all food safety, HACCP, and allergy protocols, ensuring strict compliance at all times.
• Assist in menu development, contributing creative ideas that align with seasonal trends and Soho House standards.
• Manage mise en place planning and quality control for each section, ensuring readiness for service.
• Oversee stock management including ordering, stock rotation, waste control, and inventory.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Lead sections during service, ensuring consistent execution, presentation, and portion control.
• Communicate effectively with the Head Chef, front of house teams, and wider operational colleagues to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Cost control

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Soho House & Co. in Central London is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor the team, and uphold top standards of food safety and dish quality.

You will assist in menu development, manage stock, and ensure service runs smoothly across all meal periods. The role requires 4+ years in a similar capacity, culinary training, and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends.