Executive Chef: Lead a Fast-Paced Kitchen & Seasonal Menus

Soho House & Co.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care + 401K

Paid time off

Career development

Team meals

Job summary

Soho House is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Kitchen Department across our Portland location, driving culinary excellence with strong business acumen and a hands-on leadership style. The role involves managing large teams, seasonal menus, events, and maintaining top health and safety standards.

The Executive Chef will oversee back-of-house operations, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and events to deliver exceptional member experiences while maximizing

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen.
• Culinary training with a passion to develop as a Chef.
• Experience managing P&L, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH operations, including recruitment, onboarding, training, payroll, and performance appraisals.
• Ensure health, safety, and allergy procedures and compliance with all policies and laws.
• Manage kitchen operations to optimize food quality, costs, and service levels.
• Collaborate with Marketing/Events for menu creation, costs, and service excellence.
• Oversee kitchen budgeting in conjunction with management for North America.

Skills

leadership

P&L management

vendor management

food safety

training

communication

email etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Soho House is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Kitchen Department across our Portland location, driving culinary excellence with strong business acumen and a hands-on leadership style. The role involves managing large teams, seasonal menus, events, and maintaining top health and safety standards.

The Executive Chef will oversee back-of-house operations, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and events to deliver exceptional member experiences while maximizing