Senior Sous Chef - Lead, Train & Craft Bold Menus

Soho House & Co; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care + 401K

Paid time off

Career development

Team meal

Job summary

Soho House in Los Angeles is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to guide the kitchen team under the Executive Chef, ensuring plans align with company policies and state standards. The role involves recruiting and training staff, upholding allergy procedures, and contributing to menu development.

You will lead by example, maintain health and safety standards, and collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences while managing workflows and quality control.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years in a high-volume, culture-driven venue
• Culinary training and passion for growth as a Chef
• Experience managing P&L, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control
• Proven leadership and ability to train and develop staff
• Serve Safe certification and knowledge of local sanitation regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication etiquette
• Experience in training and leading teams for large quantity food production
• High school diploma or equivalent or trade certification

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with Executive Chef to oversee back-of-house operations
• Maintain Health and Safety standards per Soho House and local regs
• Develop staff by providing education and opportunities for skill advancement
• Support Cook House education, demos, and on-the-job staff development
• Ensure high food quality and efficient kitchen processes
• Schedule staff, manage payroll, kitchen setup and breakdown
• Foster teamwork between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Communicate clearly and delegate tasks to ensure smooth service

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team training

Attention to detail

Email etiquette

Pressure management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Serve Safe certification

Tools

Sanitation compliance

Job description

Soho House in Los Angeles is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to guide the kitchen team under the Executive Chef, ensuring plans align with company policies and state standards. The role involves recruiting and training staff, upholding allergy procedures, and contributing to menu development.

You will lead by example, maintain health and safety standards, and collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences while managing workflows and quality control.