What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Sous Chef - Dumbo House position at Soho House & Co.?
The role...
At Soho House the Executive Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in planning, organizing 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 responsibilities to a Chef de Cuisine (CDC), a key responsibility is to do everything necessary to ensure Soho House's Kitchen Department is operating at maximum efficiency and to Soho House standards. This is a job for people who love food and are natural leaders!
A successful Executive Sous Chef will work alongside the Executive Chef in an operational capacity while also supporting the teams scheduling, labor and development.
Main Duties
- Lead by example and alongside the Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the back of house (BOH) operation, staffing, food production, accommodating special request, dietary restrictions and following allergy procedure
- Maintain Health and Safety standards set by Soho House, local and regional government
- Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills and on other areas of the business
- Lead "Cook House" education and training demos, trips and on the job staff development to ensure safe work habits and proper process as well as procedure if encountered with a dangerous or unsafe situation
- Influence process to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest food quality and controls for all dishes served
- Purchase and produce top-quality food to create seasonal menus, maintain recipes, pictures and specifications are followed as well as update signage and displays for dates, food displays for quality, cleanliness and food safety
- Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, production, prep is completed and staff wear proper uniform
- Instill teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations
- Partner with Executive Chef to develop event menus, food preparation, food costs, quality food service and product are delivered.
- Shares the overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation and hygiene to Company and local standards
Required Skills / Qualifications :
Physical Requirements
Why work with us...
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.
In accordance with New York law, the salary range for this role if filled within New York is listed below. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Pay Range
80,000-$95,000 USD
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
