Executive Sous Chef: Lead, Train & Elevate a Global Kitchen

Soho House & Co.; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care + 401K

Paid time off

Career development

Team events

Team meal

Job summary

Soho House is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in planning, organizing and leading the Kitchen Department to Soho House standards. This role emphasizes culinary leadership, staff development and maintaining high food quality across the operation.

A successful candidate will work with the Executive Chef to optimize scheduling, labor and development while upholding safety, hygiene and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5+ years in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary trained with leadership potential.
• Experience managing P&L, labor, purchasing, vendors.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Food Safety certification and sanitation knowledge.
• High school diploma or trade certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH operations alongside the Executive Chef to ensure efficient kitchen.
• Maintain health and safety standards.
• Develop and train staff; lead education demos and staff development.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, kitchen setup/breakdown, prep.
• Coordinate event menus, food preparation and cost controls.
• Ensure proper storage, ordering and compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

P&L management

Staff training

Safety compliance

Communication

Menu development

Labor scheduling

Food safety certification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Food Safety certification

Job description

Soho House is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in planning, organizing and leading the Kitchen Department to Soho House standards. This role emphasizes culinary leadership, staff development and maintaining high food quality across the operation.

A successful candidate will work with the Executive Chef to optimize scheduling, labor and development while upholding safety, hygiene and cost controls.