Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen, Develop Menus

Soho House & Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement

Paid time off

Career development

Community outreach

Learning & development

Events & trips

Team events

Free team meal

Job summary

Soho House seeks a motivated Sous Chef to influence the kitchen team under direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. You will plan, organize, and manage the Kitchen Department, recruit and train staff, and ensure allergy procedures and dietary preferences are followed while developing new menu options.

You will lead by example in a high-volume, world‑class setting, maintain health and safety standards, and mentor staff through education demos and on‑the‑job development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–4+ years’ experience working in a volume-based environment that represents global culture and consistently delivers approachable, elevated dishes.
• Culinary trained and professionally passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef.
• Experience managing P&L, labor, purchasing, vendors and quality control while delivering measurable revenue results.
• Consistent and stable work history with a desire to operationally support the business as an individual contributor and leader.
• Food Serve Safe certification and familiarity with local sanitation regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and timely email etiquette.
• Experience training and leading teams in large-volume food production with a focus on quality.
• High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and alongside the Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the back‑of‑house operation, staffing, food production, accommodation of special requests and dietary restrictions, and strict adherence to allergy procedures.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards set by Soho House and local and regional government.
• Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to develop skills and other areas of the business.
• Support “Cook House” education and training demos, trips and on‑the‑job staff development to ensure safe work habits and proper processes.
• Influence processes to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest food quality and controls for all dishes served.
• Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set‑up / breakdown, production and prep, ensuring staff wear proper uniform and that disciplinary procedures are followed when applicable.
• Instill teamwork and synergy between the front and back‑of‑house staff through proper communication and delegation of tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations.

Skills

Volume kitchen experience

Culinary training

P&L management

Food safety certification

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Soho House seeks a motivated Sous Chef to influence the kitchen team under direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. You will plan, organize, and manage the Kitchen Department, recruit and train staff, and ensure allergy procedures and dietary preferences are followed while developing new menu options.

You will lead by example in a high-volume, world‑class setting, maintain health and safety standards, and mentor staff through education demos and on‑the‑job development.