Sous Chef - Soho Farmhouse
$208,000–$208,000 year
On-siteBanbury, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
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 while overseeing mise en place organisation and daily prep schedules. Supervise and mentor junior chefs, providing guidance to support their development, and uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and allergen management procedures. 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. Take charge of the kitchen when required, ensuring standards, staffing, and service run smoothly in the absence of senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 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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