Line Cook — Fast-Paced, Upscale Kitchen Expert

Soho House & Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care + 401K

Paid time off

Career development

Soho impact

Learning & development

Cookhouse & House Tonic

Team events

Job summary

Soho House Chicago is seeking a Line Cook to help run a fast-paced kitchen, preparing items and sauces and supporting Senior Chefs during service. You will thrive in a busy environment, ensuring top-quality dishes across stations from prep to plate.

A successful candidate has 3+ years in upscale kitchens, strong cooking and knife skills, and flexibility to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Soho House offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, plus ongoing training and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a fast-paced upscale kitchen environment.
• Strong cooking and knife handling skills.
• Ability to work mornings/nights/weekends/holidays.
• Food handler’s certificate is required.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce consistent, high-quality dishes across all stations in a fast-paced setting.
• Prepare pantry, fry station, and other items, following allergies and dish modifications.
• Assist with inventory to support sustainable food costs.
• Set up stations per guidelines; keep area clean, safe, and stocked.
• Monitor wastage and temps to control costs and protect profit margins.
• Execute recipes for production and a-la-carte dishes; support senior staff.
• Assist with pre/post-service meetings and training for team members.
• Maintain Soho House standards for speed and guest experience.
• Mentor new staff during Cook House trainings and rotations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, walk-ins, and storage.

Skills

Professional cooking

Knife handling

Multitasking

Team player

Effective communication

Flexibility

Food handler certificate

Job description

Soho House Chicago is seeking a Line Cook to help run a fast-paced kitchen, preparing items and sauces and supporting Senior Chefs during service. You will thrive in a busy environment, ensuring top-quality dishes across stations from prep to plate.

A successful candidate has 3+ years in upscale kitchens, strong cooking and knife skills, and flexibility to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Soho House offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, plus ongoing training and