Soho House

Global private members' club and hospitality

Executive Sous Chef

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeWest Hollywood, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Minimum of 4–5+ years of experience working in a similar volume-based business representing global culture and consistent, approachable, elevated dishes.
Experience working with banquet events is required.
Must be culinary trained and passionate about developing and growing as a chef.
Experience managing profit and loss, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control while producing revenue results.
Must have consistent and stable work experience and a desire to support the business operationally as an individual contributor and leader.
Must possess a Food Serve Safe certification and experience with local sanitation regulations.
Must have timely email etiquette and written and verbal communication skills.
Must have experience training and leading a team, producing large quantities of food, food preparation, and knowledge of quality food operations.
High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification.
Must be able to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands.
Must be able to make periodic fast-paced movements to go from one part of the property to another.
Must be able to move, pull, push, carry, or lift at least 30 pounds.
Must be able to occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb.
Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting, cleaning, and stooping.
Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and leading the Kitchen Department according to company policies and state standards.
Work alongside the Executive Chef operationally while supporting team scheduling, labor, and development.
Oversee back-of-house operations, staffing, food production, special requests, dietary restrictions, and allergy procedures to deliver effective dining experiences.
Maintain health and safety standards set by the company and local and regional government.
Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to develop skills and knowledge of other areas of the business.
Lead Cook House education and training demonstrations, trips, and on-the-job staff development to ensure safe work habits, proper processes, and procedures for dangerous or unsafe situations.
Influence processes to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining food quality and controls for all dishes served.
Purchase and produce quality food for seasonal menus; ensure recipes, pictures, and specifications are followed; and update signage and displays to maintain date, quality, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen setup and breakdown, production, preparation, and uniform requirements.
Promote teamwork between front- and back-of-house staff through communication and delegation to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations.
Partner with the Executive Chef to develop event menus and ensure food preparation, food costs, quality food service, and product are delivered.
Share responsibility for proper storage, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation, and hygiene to company and local standards.

The role…

At Soho House the Executive Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in planning, organizing and leading the Kitchen Department according to company policies and state standards. As the Executive Sous Chef, you will have culinary, leadership, and human resource skills. Similar responsibilities to a Chef de Cuisine (CDC), a key responsibility is to do everything necessary to ensure Soho House’s Kitchen Department is operating at maximum efficiency and to Soho House standards. This is a job for people who love food and are natural leaders!

A successful Executive Sous Chef will work alongside the Executive Chef in an operational capacity while also supporting the teams scheduling, labor and development.

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
Lead “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
Purchase and produce top-quality food to create seasonal menus, maintain recipes, pictures and specifications are followed as well as update signage and displays for dates, food displays for quality, cleanliness and food safety
Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform
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
Partner with Executive Chef to develop event menus, food preparation, food costs, quality food service and product are delivered.
Shares the overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation and hygiene to Company and local standards

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Minimum of 4-5+ years’ experience working in a similar volume-based business that represents global culture and consistent, approachable and elevated dishes
Experience working with Banquet events is required
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 make periodical fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the property to others.
Must be able to move, pull, push, carry or lift at least 30 pounds.
Must be able to occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb is required.
Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting, cleaning, and stooping.
Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time.

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

$95,000—$100,000 USD

Pay Range 95000 - 100000 USD

About the Company

Soho House

Global private members' club and hospitality

Soho House is a global private membership platform that connects creatives and other professionals through exclusive Clubs called Houses, plus online access and city-only options. Members pay fees to access workspaces, social spaces, events, bedrooms, dining, and related services, with revenue also coming from in-house food/beverage, hotels, retail (Soho Home), and standalone venues. It differentiates itself by building a curated, community-driven ecosystem that combines hospitality, workspaces, and a lifestyle brand across many cities, rather than focusing on a single hotel or club. Its goal is to create a globally connected community where members can collaborate, socialize, and access a consistent, premium experience across locations.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1995

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