Sous Chef - Soho House, London

Soho House

The Role…  At Soho House, the Sous Chef plays a vital leadership role within the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering exceptional, high-quality dishes across all services. As a key member of the culinary management team, the Sous Chef helps drive consistency, creativity, and operational excellence, ensuring that every plate reflects the standards and identity of Soho House.  You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise and develop junior chefs, and ensure food safety, allergen compliance, and kitchen hygiene remain at the highest level. The Sous Chef contributes to menu development, coordinates prep and service execution, and steps into leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's in it for you? * Weekly Pay * Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs * Clothing Allowance * Every House Membership * 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week * Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night * Private Health and Dental Care * Life Assurance * Day off on your birthday * Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home * In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. * Free Counselling Sessions * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. * Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally * 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 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key duties… * Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service across all meal periods.  * Prepare, cook, and present dishes to Soho House standards, maintaining consistency in quality, flavour, and plating.  * Oversee mise en place organisation, daily prep schedules, and service readiness for assigned sections.  * Supervise and mentor junior chefs, providing guidance, training, and feedback to support their development.  * Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and allergen management procedures in line with HACCP and Soho House policies.  * Assist in menu execution and contribute ideas to seasonal changes, specials, and development projects.  * Support stock control activities, including ordering, deliveries, waste reduction, and inventory rotation.  * Communicate effectively with both back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and member satisfaction.  * Lead by example through professionalism, punctuality, and a calm, solution-driven approach in a fast-paced environment.  * Take charge of the kitchen when required, ensuring standards, staffing, and service run smoothly in the absence of senior leadership.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we are looking for... * 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen, ideally within a premium restaurant, hotel, or private members’ club.  * Strong cooking skills across multiple kitchen sections with a solid understanding of classical and modern culinary techniques.  * Proven experience supervising or leading small teams.  * Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergen procedures, and food safety practices.  * Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards.  * Professional, reliable, and passionate about food and team development.  * Confident communicator with strong organisational and time-management skills.  * Fluent in English.

Soho House

The Role…  At Soho House, the Sous Chef plays a vital leadership role within the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous Chef in delivering exceptional, high-quality dishes across all services. As a key member of the culinary management team, the Sous Chef helps drive consistency, creativity, and operational excellence, ensuring that every plate reflects the standards and identity of Soho House.  You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, supervise and develop junior chefs, and ensure food safety, allergen compliance, and kitchen hygiene remain at the highest level. The Sous Chef contributes to menu development, coordinates prep and service execution, and steps into leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's in it for you? * Weekly Pay * Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs * Clothing Allowance * Every House Membership * 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week * Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night * Private Health and Dental Care * Life Assurance * Day off on your birthday * Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home * In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. * Free Counselling Sessions * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. * Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally * 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 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key duties… * Support the Senior Sous Chef and Head Chef in leading all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service across all meal periods.  * Prepare, cook, and present dishes to Soho House standards, maintaining consistency in quality, flavour, and plating.  * Oversee mise en place organisation, daily prep schedules, and service readiness for assigned sections.  * Supervise and mentor junior chefs, providing guidance, training, and feedback to support their development.  * Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and allergen management procedures in line with HACCP and Soho House policies.  * Assist in menu execution and contribute ideas to seasonal changes, specials, and development projects.  * Support stock control activities, including ordering, deliveries, waste reduction, and inventory rotation.  * Communicate effectively with both back-of-house and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and member satisfaction.  * Lead by example through professionalism, punctuality, and a calm, solution-driven approach in a fast-paced environment.  * Take charge of the kitchen when required, ensuring standards, staffing, and service run smoothly in the absence of senior leadership.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we are looking for... * 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen, ideally within a premium restaurant, hotel, or private members’ club.  * Strong cooking skills across multiple kitchen sections with a solid understanding of classical and modern culinary techniques.  * Proven experience supervising or leading small teams.  * Excellent knowledge of HACCP, allergen procedures, and food safety practices.  * Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high standards.  * Professional, reliable, and passionate about food and team development.  * Confident communicator with strong organisational and time-management skills.  * Fluent in English.

Soho House

The Role…  At Soho House, a Senior Chef de Partie supports the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our members and guests. You will be instrumental in preparing, cooking, and presenting exceptional dishes in line with the club’s food philosophy.  Your main responsibility is to demonstrate technical expertise, a strong understanding of kitchen operations, and a proactive attitude towards training, hygiene, and consistency. You will contribute to menu development, ensure compliance with allergy procedures and dietary requirements, and act as a role model to more junior kitchen staff. .  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's in it for you? * Weekly Pay * Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs * Soho Friends Membership * 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week * Staff Room Rates * Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents) * Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents) * Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service * Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home * In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. * Free Counselling Sessions * Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. * Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally * 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. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key duties… * Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your section to the highest standards in quality, consistency, and presentation.  * Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering efficient and well-organized service during busy periods and events.  * Ensure full compliance with all food safety, allergy, hygiene, and health standards, including HACCP and company policies.  * Take ownership of mise en place and prep tasks, ensuring all elements are ready and of high quality for service.  * Assist in the training and mentoring of Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs de Partie, helping to develop their technical skills and kitchen knowledge.  * Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu or service changes and specials alongside daily tastings.     * Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety.  * Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork. * Supporting with the deep cleaning of the entire kitchen before close.  * Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper area at the end of service.  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we are looking for... A successful Senior Chef de Partie for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.   * Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity * Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow.  * Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices.  * Good communication and teamwork skills.  * Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment.  * Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential.  * Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School * Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed * Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is listed below. The range for the position in different geographies may vary based on market differences. Pay Range £17.50—£17.50 GBP