Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Innovator & Mentor

Soho House & Co; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Clothing Allowance

Private Health and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Birthday day off

Staff Discounts

Counselling sessions

Training & development

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in delivering high‑quality dishes across all services. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise junior chefs, and ensure food safety, allergen handling, and hygiene to the highest standards.

As a key member of the culinary management team, you will contribute to menu development, prep coordination, and service execution while stepping in for senior leadership when needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading kitchen operations across all services.
• Prepare, cook and present dishes to Soho House standards with consistent quality.
• Oversee mise en place, daily prep, and service readiness for assigned sections.
• Supervise and mentor junior chefs and provide guidance and feedback.
• Maintain HACCP compliance, hygiene, and allergen management.
• Contribute ideas to menu development and seasonal changes.
• Assist in stock control, ordering, and inventory rotation.
• Communicate with back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service.
• Lead by example with professionalism and punctuality in a fast-paced environment.
• Take charge in the absence of senior leadership to ensure smooth service.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

English fluency

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in delivering high‑quality dishes across all services. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, supervise junior chefs, and ensure food safety, allergen handling, and hygiene to the highest standards.

As a key member of the culinary management team, you will contribute to menu development, prep coordination, and service execution while stepping in for senior leadership when needed.