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About the Role

At Soho House, the Chef de Cuisine assists the Executive Chef in managing the Kitchen Department, requiring culinary, leadership, and human resource skills. The role ensures maximum efficiency and adherence to Soho House standards, ideal for individuals passionate about food and natural leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back of house (BOH) operations, staffing, and food production, accommodating special requests, dietary restrictions, and allergy procedures.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards according to Soho House, local, and regional government regulations.
• Establish professional relationships and provide educational opportunities for team development.
• Lead "Cook House" education, training demos, trips, and on-the-job staff development.
• Influence processes for an efficient kitchen while maintaining high food quality and controls.
• Purchase and produce top-quality food, create seasonal menus, maintain recipes, and update signage.
• Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen setup/breakdown, production, prep, and uniform standards.
• Instill teamwork and synergy between front and back of house staff through communication and task delegation.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to develop event menus, food preparation, and manage food costs.
• Share responsibility for proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Report and follow up on maintenance issues and ensure kitchen equipment is in good working condition.
• Curate and maintain distributor and purveyor relationships, reviewing agreements and devising cost reductions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-5+ years' experience in a similar volume-based business representing global culture and consistent, approachable, and elevated dishes.
• Culinary trained and professional with a passion for development.
• Experienced in training and leading teams, and in large-quantity food production.
• Excellent knowledge of quality food operations.
• Experienced in managing P&L's, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control.
• Must possess consistent and stable work experience and a desire to operationally support the business.
• Must possess Food Serve Safe certification and experience with local sanitation regulations.
• Well-versed in timely email etiquette and written/verbal communication.
• High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification.
• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on feet for at least 8-10 hours.
• Must be able to perform fast-paced movements within the kitchen and storage areas.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and 35 pounds regularly.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required.

Skills

• Culinary skills
• Leadership
• Human resource management
• Kitchen operations management
• Staff scheduling
• Labor management
• Team development
• Health and Safety standards
• Food production
• Menu development
• Recipe management
• Purchasing
• Inventory management
• Cost control
• Vendor management
• Quality control
• Sanitation and hygiene
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Email etiquette
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving

Location

• Global

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 4-5+ years

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification
• Culinary training

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Global benefits and perks
• Training for technical and managerial skills
• Medical, Dental & Vision (Full-time employees)
• Retirement fund with a 2% match (Full-time employees)
• Sick days (Full-time employees)
• Vacation days (Full-time employees)
• Career progression opportunities (domestic or international)
• Soho Impact initiatives (mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, sustainability)
• Access to internal and external learning and development courses
• Access to Cookhouse & House Tonic events, trips, and trainings
• Team events (fitness sessions, cinema screenings, art classes)
• Provided meal during duty shifts

About the Company

• Soho House is a global hospitality group that offers competitive compensation packages, global benefits, and perks.
• They provide training to develop technical and managerial skills for career enhancement.
• Soho Impact focuses on empowering the community through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic celebrates a passion for food and drink with monthly calendars of events.
• Regular team events and provided meals during duty shifts are offered.