Sous Chef Leader — High-Volume Club Kitchen

Soho House & Co; London Colney; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team Meal on Shift

Clothing Allowance

House Membership

Food & Drink Discount

Staff Room Rate

Private Health and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Birthday Day Off

Staff Discounts on Cowshed & Soho Home

Charity Time Off

Counselling Sessions

Training & Development

Team Events

Job summary

Soho House in London is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering high-quality dishes across services. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise junior chefs, and ensure food safety, allergen compliance, and hygiene at the highest level.

You will contribute to menu development, coordinate prep and service, and step into leadership in the absence of senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.
• Strong cooking skills across multiple sections and techniques.
• Proven experience supervising or leading small teams.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergen procedures, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations alongside 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 and provide training and feedback.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene, and allergen management (HACCP).
• Contribute ideas to seasonal menus and development projects.
• Assist in stock control, ordering, and inventory rotation.
• Communicate effectively with back-of-house and front-of-house teams.
• Lead by example with professionalism and punctuality in a fast-paced environment.
• Take charge in the absence of senior leadership.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Team leadership

HACCP and food safety

English fluency

Job description

Soho House in London is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering high-quality dishes across services. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise junior chefs, and ensure food safety, allergen compliance, and hygiene at the highest level.

You will contribute to menu development, coordinate prep and service, and step into leadership in the absence of senior leadership.