Sous Chef: Lead a Fast-Paced Kitchen & Mentor Team

Soho House & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Clothing Allowance

House Membership

50% off Food & Drink

Staff Room Rate

Private Health and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Birthday day off

Staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Paid charity days with Soho Impact

Free Counselling Sessions

Training programs

Monthly staff events

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to play a pivotal leadership role in our kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering high-quality dishes across all services. You will supervise junior chefs, drive consistency, and uphold the standards and identity of Soho House.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, contribute to menu development, manage prep and service, and assume leadership in the absence of senior staff, ensuring safety and excellence at every service.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills across multiple sections with classical and modern techniques.
• Proven experience supervising or leading small teams.
• Excellent HACCP, allergen, and food safety knowledge.
• Fluent in English with strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations alongside the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to Soho House standards.
• Oversee mise en place, prep schedules, and service readiness.
• Mentor junior chefs with training and feedback.
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and allergen management (HACCP).
• Lead in absence of senior leadership to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

English fluency

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to play a pivotal leadership role in our kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering high-quality dishes across all services. You will supervise junior chefs, drive consistency, and uphold the standards and identity of Soho House.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, contribute to menu development, manage prep and service, and assume leadership in the absence of senior staff, ensuring safety and excellence at every service.