At Soho House, the Junior Sous Chef supports the Head Chef and Sous Chef in leading the kitchen team, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. You will play a key role in the day‑to‑day operations of the kitchen, assisting in menu development, staff training, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
This role is ideal for a passionate and ambitious chef ready to take the next step in their culinary career within a dynamic, high‑end hospitality environment.
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 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.
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