Executive Sous Chef - Soho House West Hollywood

Soho House & Co. • West Hollywood, CA

4h • $95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Executive Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and leading the Kitchen Department in accordance with company policies and state standards. The role combines culinary, leadership, and human-resource responsibilities and is similar to a Chef de Cuisine position. The Executive Sous Chef helps ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and meets Soho House standards, working operationally alongside the Executive Chef while supporting scheduling, labor management, and staff development.

Requirements

• At least 4–5 years of experience in a similar high-volume business serving consistent, approachable, elevated dishes and representing global culture.
• Experience working with banquet events.
• Culinary training and a professional interest in developing and growing as a chef.
• Experience managing profit and loss, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control while achieving revenue results.
• Consistent and stable work experience, with a willingness to support business operations as both an individual contributor and a leader.
• Food ServeSafe certification and experience with local sanitation regulations.
• Timely, professional email etiquette and strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience training and leading a team, producing food in large quantities, and preparing food; excellent knowledge of quality food operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification.
• Ability to grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands.
• Ability to make periodic fast-paced movements between parts of the property.
• Ability to move, pull, push, carry, or lift at least 30 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, cleaning, and stooping.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back-of-house operations, staffing, and food production to deliver effective dining experiences; accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions and follow allergy procedures.
• Maintain health and safety standards established by Soho House and applicable local and regional government requirements.
• Build professional relationships with team members and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills.
• Lead Cookhouse education and training demonstrations, trips, and on-the-job staff development, promoting safe work habits and proper procedures for dangerous or unsafe situations.
• Improve kitchen processes and efficiency while maintaining high food quality and controls for all dishes served.
• Purchase and produce high-quality food for seasonal menus; ensure recipes, photographs, and specifications are followed, and maintain signage and food displays for dates, quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen setup and breakdown, production, preparation, and proper staff uniforms.
• Promote teamwork between front- and back-of-house staff through communication and delegation to support smooth service and kitchen operations.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to develop event menus and oversee food preparation, food costs, quality, service, and product delivery.
• Share responsibility for proper storage, food orders, food costs, equipment, sanitation, and hygiene in accordance with company and local standards.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement fund with a 2% match for eligible full-time employees.
• Sick days and vacation days for full-time employees.
• Career development opportunities domestically or internationally, and at managerial or technical levels.
• Training to develop technical and managerial skills.
• Learning and development courses, both internally and externally run.
• Cookhouse and House Tonic food-and-drink activities, including trips, training, and events.
• Monthly team events, including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
• A substantial meal provided free of charge while on duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED