Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team Growth

Soho House & Co; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Clothing Allowance

Every House Membership

50% off Food & Drink

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering exceptional dishes across services, oversee day-to-day operations, supervise junior chefs, and ensure food safety and hygiene meet the highest standards.

You will participate in menu development, coordinate prep and service, and step in as acting head chef when needed. The role requires 3–5 years in a premium kitchen, strong technical skills, and fluent English,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume, premium kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills across multiple kitchen sections with classical and modern techniques.
• Proven experience supervising small teams.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergen procedures, and food safety practices.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High-volume cooking

HACCP knowledge

Team leadership

English fluent

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership. You will support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering exceptional dishes across services, oversee day-to-day operations, supervise junior chefs, and ensure food safety and hygiene meet the highest standards.

You will participate in menu development, coordinate prep and service, and step in as acting head chef when needed. The role requires 3–5 years in a premium kitchen, strong technical skills, and fluent English,