Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Training

Soho House via Caterer.com; London; On-site; NOK 510,000 - 791,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

Clothing Allowance

House Membership

50% off Food & Drink

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for Kettners in Central London. You will lead the kitchen, support the Head Chef, and oversee daily operations across all services. A senior role, you’ll drive food safety, training, cost control, and menu development while maintaining Soho House standards.

You’ll mentor the brigade, manage mise en place, and ensure consistency in quality and presentation across all dishes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a senior kitchen role.
• Culinary training and professional chef mindset.
• Experience managing P&L, labour, purchasing and quality control.
• Ability to lead a brigade and coach junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, timely service across all meal periods.
• Support Head Chef in team training, guidance, and coaching.
• Uphold HACCP, food safety and allergy protocols at all times.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal offerings.
• Manage mise en place, stock, waste, and quality control.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Communicate effectively with Head Chef, FOH teams and wider operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Menu development

Cost control

Cost control

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Senior Sous Chef for Kettners in Central London. You will lead the kitchen, support the Head Chef, and oversee daily operations across all services. A senior role, you’ll drive food safety, training, cost control, and menu development while maintaining Soho House standards.

You’ll mentor the brigade, manage mise en place, and ensure consistency in quality and presentation across all dishes.