Description
The Executive Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in planning, organising, 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 to a Chef de Cuisine (CDC). You will be responsible for ensuring the Kitchen Department operates at maximum efficiency and meets Soho House standards.
Main duties include:
- Leading by example and overseeing the back-of-house operation, staffing, food production, and accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards set by Soho House, local and regional government
- Establishing professional relationships with the team and providing educational opportunities to develop skills
- Leading "Cook House" education and training demos, trips, and on-the-job staff development
- Influencing processes to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining high food quality and controls
- Purchasing and producing top-quality food to create seasonal menus
- Managing staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set-up/breakdown, production, and uniforms
- Instilling teamwork and synergy between front and back-of-house staff
- Partnering with the Executive Chef to develop event menus, food preparation, and food costs
Required skills and qualifications include:
- Minimum 4-5+ years of experience in a similar volume-based business
- Culinary training and professional experience
- Experience managing P&L's, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control
- Food Serve Safe certification and experience with local sanitation regulations
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Physical requirements include:
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull at least 30 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods
- Ability to make periodic fast-paced movements and perform physical activities such as lifting, cleaning, and stooping
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages, including:
- Health Care + 401K
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development opportunities
- Soho Impact initiatives
- Learning & Development courses
- Cookhouse & House Tonic events
- Team Events
- Team Meal