Berenjak Sous Chef - Soho House Chicago
Soho House Chicago, 113-125 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607 · Soho House Chicago · USD 74,000-74,000 · 3-4 years experience · Posted Oct 7, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3-4 years experience
- Location
- Soho House Chicago, 113-125 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607 · Soho House Chicago
- Salary
- USD 74,000-74,000
About the role
- Soho House is seeking a Sous Chef to join the founding team for the opening of Berenjak in Chicago, a restaurant inspired by Tehran's neighborhood kebab houses.
- The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, staff training, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
Responsibilities
- Oversee back of house (BOH) operations, staffing, and food production.
- Accommodate special requests, dietary restrictions, and follow allergy procedures.
- Maintain Health and Safety standards set by Soho House and government regulations.
- Provide educational opportunities and training to develop team skills.
- Support 'Cook House' education, training demos, and staff development.
- Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen setup/breakdown, and prep completion.
- Ensure staff adhere to uniform standards and disciplinary procedures.
- Foster teamwork and communication between front and back of house staff.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on developing new menu options.
- Manage P&L, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-4+ years of experience in a similar volume-based business.
- Culinary trained professional.
- Experience managing P&L, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control.
- Consistent and stable work history.
- Food Serve Safe certification.
- Experience with local sanitation regulations.
- Proficiency in email etiquette and written/verbal communication.
- Experience in training and leading teams.
- Experience in large quantity food production.
- High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance for full-time employees
- 401K retirement fund with a 2% match
- Paid time off (sick days and vacation days)
- Career development opportunities
- Soho Impact community programs
- Learning & Development courses
- Cookhouse & House Tonic programs
- Team events (fitness, cinema, art classes)
- Free substantial meal while on duty
Skills
- Purchasing
- Quality Control
- Sanitation Regulations
