Lead Line Cook - Soho House Portland

Soho House Portland, 1025 SE Pine St, Portland, OR 97214 · Soho House Portland · 4+ years experience · Posted Oct 2, 2026

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Experience: 4+ years experience
Location: Soho House Portland, 1025 SE Pine St, Portland, OR 97214 · Soho House Portland

The Lead Line Cook assists the Sous Chef, Executive Sous, and Executive Chef with inventory, supervision of staff, food preparation, and executing quality and consistent dishes.
This position supervises staff in the absence of the Sous Chef and manages the different stations in the kitchen.
A successful Lead Line Cook is passionate about food and people, providing a positive influence and atmosphere for all kitchen employees.

Produce consistent and quality dishes in fast-paced and demanding environments while being well-versed on all menu items.
Assist with inventory and purchasing to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost.
Oversee wastage, cooking temps, and quality to reduce additional costs and make line staff aware of product cost.
Execute production and a-la-carte dishes, including weekend feast ideas and family meal.
Supervise staff on the line and delegate tasks as needed while ensuring proper procedure for clocking in and out and breaks.
Support Executive Chef and Executive Sous with end of shift reports and handover sheets.
Maintain company target goals and consistent experience for Soho House Standards for service.
Train and educate new and existing team members on Cook House.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager.

Minimum of 3 to 4 + years kitchen experience and proven leader within previous teams.
Proven ability / experience to manage all stations on the line.
Food handler's certificate.
Strong communicator, collaborator, and motivator with ability to build professional relationships with all leaders and kitchen team.
Proactive, team-player who can work well independently as well as on a team.
Flexible schedule and ability to work morning, night, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch.

Medical, Dental & Vision health care for full-time employees
Retirement fund with a 2% match for full-time employees
Sick days and vacation days for full-time employees
Career Development domestically or internationally, managerially or technically
Soho Impact mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability
Learning & Development internally and externally run courses available for all employees
Cookhouse & House Tonic monthly calendars, trips, trainings, and events
Team Events including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes
Free substantial family meal whilst on duty in houses and restaurants