Chef de Cuisine - Soho Farmhouse; Japanese Restaurant

At Soho House, the Chef de Cuisine at Pen Yen is responsible for supporting the Head Chef in leading and operating the kitchen, delivering a high-quality Japanese dining experience for our members and guests.

Pen Yen is a Japanese restaurant centred around sharing dishes, sushi, sashimi and robata cooking over charcoal. As Chef de Cuisine, you will be a hands-on culinary leader, responsible for maintaining the quality, consistency and standards of the food while supporting the development and performance of the kitchen team.

A successful Chef de Cuisine will work closely with the Head Chef in the day-to-day operation of Pen Yen, supporting menu execution, team development, scheduling, labour, food quality and kitchen performance.

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Every House Membership
• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rate;
  Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Day off on your birthday
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic:
  Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• 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 to

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

• Lead by example and work alongside the Head Chef & Executive Chef to deliver a consistent, high-quality Pen Yen dining experience across sushi, sashimi, robata and Japanese sharing dishes.
• Oversee the day-to-day BOH operation, ensuring effective staffing, preparation, service and execution of all dishes to Pen Yen and Soho House standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency and attention to detail across the kitchen.
• Support the Executive Chef/ Head Chef with menu development, seasonal dishes, recipe creation, food specifications, costing and menu updates.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and executed according to agreed recipes, specifications and presentation standards.
• Support the development and training of the kitchen team through on-the-job coaching, Cook House training and regular skills development.
• Create a positive, collaborative kitchen culture and ensure effective communication between the BOH and FOH teams.
• Manage kitchen schedules, labour, prep, production, service, opening and closing procedures to ensure the operation runs efficiently.
• Ensure all food safety, health and safety, hygiene and allergy procedures are followed in line with Soho House and local regulations.
• Support purchasing, stock control, food cost, waste management and supplier relationships to maintain quality and commercial performance.
• Work with the Executive Chef/ Head Chef on events, special menus and private dining experiences.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained and report and follow up on any maintenance issues.
• Support the Executive Chef with the management and development of the kitchen team, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and succession planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or senior management.

• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in a similar Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leadership role…