Creative Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Soho House & Co.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care + 401K

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Soho Impact

Learning & Development

Cookhouse & House Tonic

Team Events

Team Meal

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and influence the kitchen team under the direction of the Executive Chef. You will recruit, train and ensure adherence to allergy procedures while crafting new menu options.

You are a strong communicator with leadership experience, capable of managing a high-volume kitchen, enforcing health standards, and mentoring staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role requires a hands-on, organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced, globally

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4+ years’ experience in a high-volume setting to represent global culture and elevated dishes.
• Culinary trained and passionate to develop and grow as a Chef.
• Experience managing P&L, labor, purchasing, vendors and quality control with revenue results.
• Must possess ServSafe certification and comply with local sanitation regulations.
• Strong email etiquette and written and verbal communication.
• Experience training and leading teams and producing large quantity food.
• High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with the Executive Chef to oversee BOH staffing, production and service.
• Adhere to allergy procedures and dietary restrictions while developing new menu options.
• Maintain health and safety standards set by Soho House and authorities.
• Develop professional relationships and mentor staff to build skills.
• Support Cook House education, training demos and on‑the‑job development.
• Ensure food quality and cost controls across all dishes served.
• Manage staff schedules, kitchen setup/breakdown and disciplinary procedures as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary skills

Food safety

Training & team leadership

Menu development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to lead and influence the kitchen team under the direction of the Executive Chef. You will recruit, train and ensure adherence to allergy procedures while crafting new menu options.

You are a strong communicator with leadership experience, capable of managing a high-volume kitchen, enforcing health standards, and mentoring staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role requires a hands-on, organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced, globally