Chef de Cuisine- Soho House Austin

About the role

The Chef de Cuisine at Soho House is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and leading the Kitchen Department. This role requires culinary, leadership, and human resource skills to ensure the kitchen operates at maximum efficiency and meets Soho House standards. Ideal candidates are passionate about food and natural leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example alongside the Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing back-of-house (BOH) operations, staffing, food production, special requests, dietary restrictions, and allergy procedures.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards set by Soho House, local, and regional government.
• Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to develop skills across the business.
• Lead "Cook House" education and training demos, trips, and on-the-job staff development to ensure safe work habits and proper procedures in unsafe situations.
• Influence processes to run an 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, update signage, and ensure food displays meet quality and safety standards.
• Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen setup/breakdown, production, prep, and uniform compliance.
• Foster teamwork and synergy between front and back-of-house staff through communication and delegation.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to develop event menus, food preparation, food costs, and quality service.
• Ensure proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost control, equipment maintenance, sanitation, and hygiene to company and local standards.
• Report and follow up on maintenance issues, ensuring all kitchen equipment is functional.
• Curate and maintain distributor and purveyor relationships, working with senior leadership and finance to review agreements and devise cost reductions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-5+ years’ experience working in a similar volume-based business with global cuisine and consistent, approachable, and elevated dishes.
• Culinary training and professional experience with a passion for growth and development as a Chef.
• Experience in training and leading teams, as well as large-quantity food production and quality food operations.
• Experience managing P&Ls, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control while delivering revenue results.
• Stable work history with a desire to operationally support the business as both an individual contributor and leader.
• Food Serve Safe certification and familiarity with local sanitation regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including timely email etiquette.
• High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands.
• Ability to work on your feet for 8-10 hours.
• Fast-paced movements between kitchen and storage areas.
• Ability to move, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly.
• Occasional exposure to cold, heat, and water.
• Occasional kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing.

Benefits

• Health Care + 401K: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a retirement fund with a 2% match.
• Paid Time Off: Full-time employees receive sick days and vacation days.
• Career Development: Opportunities for domestic or international career progression, both managerially and technically.
• Soho Impact: Empowering the community through mentoring, apprenticeships, local outreach, and sustainability initiatives.
• Learning & Development: Access to an extensive range of internally and externally run courses.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Monthly calendars featuring food and drink trips, training, and events available to all employees.
• Team Events: Monthly fun events such as fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes.
• Team Meal: Substantial meal provided free of charge while on duty in Houses & Restaurants.