Line Cook II

As a Line Cook II at Soho House, you will be responsible for maintaining a station or two, seamless preparation of food and sauces, and assisting Senior Chefs with service.

You will thrive in fast-paced environments and positively influence the team by demonstrating highly skilled abilities of two stations and remaining calm during a busy service.

Main duties include:

• Learning ingredients on all menu items and producing consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced and demanding environments and on two stations
• Providing daily support in prep as well as kitchen maintenance, equipment, and inventory when needed
• Preparing food items in the pantry, fry station, and other kitchen areas while adhering to allergy requests and specific dish alterations
• Preparing all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner, and complying with safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Following recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Kitchen while paying attention to cooking temps and quality to reduce additional costs
• Assisting with inventory to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost
• Setting up stations according to Kitchen guidelines, and maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and stocked work area
• Executing production and a-la-carte dishes, including weekend feast ideas and team meals
• Working towards specific goals and Soho House Standards for speed of service goals and consistent experience
• Ensuring proper time and attendance procedure is followed when clocking in and out for shifts and breaks
• Supporting Executive Sous and Jr. Sous with pre and post-service meetings when requested
• Providing a positive influence for teams under pressure and a welcoming work environment that increases staff morale
• Attending 'Cook House' trainings and supporting the mentoring and education of new and existing team members
• Assisting with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas

Required skills and qualifications include:

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a fast-paced, upscale and approachable environment of professionals
• Strong understanding of professional cooking and educated knife-handling skills
• Food handler's certificate
• Strong communicator, able to take direction, team player mentality
• Proactive ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team
• Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekend, and holidays (as needed)
• Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top-quality dishes on all stations

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands
• Ability to work on your feet for at least 8-10 hours
• Fast-paced movements are required to go from one part of the kitchen and storage areas to others
• Ability 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

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks, including:

• Health Care + 401K: Full-time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as a Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full-Time Employees have sick days + 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
• 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 for
• Team Meal: While on duty in our Houses and restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge