Creative Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Soho House & Co.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care + 401K

Paid time off

Career development

Soho Impact

Learning & Development

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team under the direction of the Executive Chef, ensuring dishes meet Soho House standards and comply with state regulations.

The role emphasizes training, staffing, allergy procedures, and menu development collaboration with the Executive Chef. You will coach staff, uphold health and safety, and drive high-quality output across all stations while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4+ years' experience in a high-volume kitchen with elevated dishes.
• Culinary training and passion to develop as a Chef.
• Experience managing P&L, labor, purchasing, vendors and quality control.
• Demonstrated leadership and consistent work history in a kitchen role.
• Food safety certification and knowledge of local sanitation regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication via email and other channels.
• Experience training and leading teams in large-scale food production.
• High school diploma or equivalent trade certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example alongside the Executive Chef to manage BOH, staffing, and food production while accommodating dietary restrictions and allergy procedures.
• Maintain health and safety standards per Soho House and local regulations.
• Develop skills and opportunities through coaching and education within the team.
• Support training demos, staff development, and safe work practices in potentially hazardous situations.
• Drive efficient kitchen operations while maintaining top quality across all dishes.
• Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen setup/breakdown, production, and apparel compliance; enforce disciplinary procedures when needed.
• Foster teamwork between front and back of house through clear communication and delegated tasks to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

P&L management

Staff management

Food safety

Email etiquette

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team under the direction of the Executive Chef, ensuring dishes meet Soho House standards and comply with state regulations.

The role emphasizes training, staffing, allergy procedures, and menu development collaboration with the Executive Chef. You will coach staff, uphold health and safety, and drive high-quality output across all stations while delivering exceptional guest experiences.