High-Impact Sous Chef | Lead & Grow a Dynamic Kitchen

Soho House & Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 81,000; 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 & Co in Chicago seeks a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team under the direction of the Executive Chef. You will recruit, train, and manage staff while upholding allergy procedures and high standards of food quality.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, operational creativity, and collaboration with the dining team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant club environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Culinary training and passion to develop as a Chef.
• Experience managing P&L, labor, vendors and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOH operations alongside the Executive Chef to deliver efficient dining experiences.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards set by Soho House and local regulations.
• Develop and train staff, ensuring allergy procedures and safe food handling.
• Oversee staffing, production, and proper uniform compliance for smooth service.
• Foster teamwork between front and back of house to ensure high quality dishes.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

P&L management

Culinary training

Food safety

Team leadership

Email etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Soho House & Co in Chicago seeks a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team under the direction of the Executive Chef. You will recruit, train, and manage staff while upholding allergy procedures and high standards of food quality.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, operational creativity, and collaboration with the dining team to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant club environment.