Sous Chef - Soho Warehouse DTLA

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

At Soho House a Sous Chef is motivated to positively influence the kitchen team to follow the direction of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in planning, organizing and managing the Kitchen Department according to company policies and state standards. As the Sous Chef, your duties will include recruiting and training new employees, adhering to allergy procedure and food preferences as well as working with the Executive Chef on developing new menu options. A successful Sous Chef is a strong communicator, organized and showcases in-depth knowledge of various cuisines, stations on the line, cooking styles, ingredients, equipment and processes. We hope that you’re a operationally creative professional with strong leadership and management experience looking to share their passion for food by delivering an experience through the dishes they create.

Main Duties

• Lead by example and alongside the Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the back of house (BOH) operation, staffing, food production, accommodating special request, dietary restrictions and following allergy procedure
• Maintain Health and Safety standards set by Soho House, local and regional government
• Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills and on 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 process as well as procedure if encountered with a dangerous or unsafe situation
• Influence process 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 / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform as well as disciplinary procedures are followed when applicable
• Instill teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations
• Instill teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4+ years’ experience working in a similar volume-based business that represents global culture and consistent, approachable and elevated dishes
• Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef
• Experienced managing P&L’s, labor, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue
• Must possess consistent and stabile work experience & encompass the desire to operationally support the business as an individual contributor and leader
• Must encompass Food Serve Safe certification and have experienced with local sanitation regulations
• Well-versed and timely email etiquette as well as written and verbal communication
• Experienced in training and leading team as well as production of large quantity food; preparation and excellent knowledge of quality food operations
• High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

Why work with us

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
• Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.

In accordance with California law, the salary range for this role if filled within California is listed below. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Pay Range $75,000—$80,000 USD