Sous Chef Leader: Culinary Excellence, Mentoring & Service

Soho House; Charlbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Clothing allowance

Every House Membership

50% off food & drink

Staff room rate

Private health and dental care

Life assurance

Birthday day off

2 paid charity days per year

Counselling sessions

Job summary

Soho House is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and support kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional dishes across services. You will supervise junior chefs, ensure HACCP compliance and hygiene, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced, premium environment.

You will collaborate with Head and Senior Sous Chef, manage prep and service readiness, and mentor the team to maintain Soho House standards and member satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a high‑volume kitchen
• Strong cooking skills across multiple sections
• Fluent in English; excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Proactive in HACCP, allergen procedures and kitchen hygiene

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team under Head and Senior Sous Chef
• Prepare, cook and plate dishes to Soho House standards while maintaining consistency
• Oversee mise en place, prep schedules and service readiness
• Mentor and develop junior chefs; provide feedback and training
• Uphold food safety, allergen management and hygiene per Soho House policies
• Contribute to menu execution and seasonal development ideas
• Assist in stock control, ordering, waste reduction and inventory rotation
• Collaborate with BOH and FOH to ensure smooth service and member satisfaction
• Take charge of the kitchen when senior leaders are absent
• Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality and a calm, solution‑driven approach

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Time management

Team development

Communication

Pressure handling

Job description

Soho House is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead and support kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional dishes across services. You will supervise junior chefs, ensure HACCP compliance and hygiene, and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced, premium environment.

You will collaborate with Head and Senior Sous Chef, manage prep and service readiness, and mentor the team to maintain Soho House standards and member satisfaction.