Lead Line Cook | Elevate Kitchen Leadership & Craft

Soho House & Co.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care + 401K

Paid Time Off

Career Development

Soho Impact

Learning & Development

Team Events

Family Meal

Job summary

Soho House in Portland is seeking a Lead Line Cook to support the Sous Chef, Executive Sous, and Executive Chef with inventory, staff supervision, and high-quality food preparation. You will lead line stations, ensure consistency, and help drive efficient service in a fast-paced club kitchen.

The role emphasizes strong communication, kitchen leadership across all stations, and a proactive approach to cost control and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 4+ years kitchen experience and proven leader.
• Proven ability to manage all stations on the line.
• Food handler’s certificate.
• Strong communicator, collaborator and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team.
• Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team.

Responsibilities

• Well-versed on all menu items and able to produce consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced environments.
• Assist with inventory and purchasing to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost.
• Overseeing wastage, cooking temps and quality to reduce costs and contribute to P&L.
• Production and a-la-carte dish execution including weekend feast ideas and family meals.
• Supervise staff on the line and delegate tasks while ensuring proper clock in/out procedures.
• Support Executive Chef and Executive Sous with end of shift reports and handover sheets.
• Maintain Soho House Standards for service; 3-8-10.
• Provide a positive environment that boosts staff morale.
• Train and educate new and existing team members on 'Cook House.'
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Line cook leadership

Staff supervision

Food safety

Education

Food handler certificate

Job description

Soho House in Portland is seeking a Lead Line Cook to support the Sous Chef, Executive Sous, and Executive Chef with inventory, staff supervision, and high-quality food preparation. You will lead line stations, ensure consistency, and help drive efficient service in a fast-paced club kitchen.

The role emphasizes strong communication, kitchen leadership across all stations, and a proactive approach to cost control and guest satisfaction.