Sous Chef - Soho House Portland
Soho House Portland, 1025 SE Pine St, Portland, OR 97214 · Soho House Portland · 3-4 years experience · Posted Sep 23, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3-4 years experience
- Location
- Soho House Portland, 1025 SE Pine St, Portland, OR 97214 · Soho House Portland
About the role
- At Soho House, a Sous Chef is motivated to positively influence the kitchen team to follow the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
- The role involves planning, organizing, and managing the Kitchen Department according to company policies and state standards, including recruiting and training new employees, adhering to allergy procedures, and developing new menu options.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and train new employees
- Adhere to allergy procedure and food preferences
- Work with the Executive Chef on developing new menu options
- Oversee the back of house (BOH) operation, staffing, and food production
- Maintain Health and Safety standards set by Soho House, local, and regional government
- Establish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities
- Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up / break down, and production
- Ensure proper uniform and disciplinary procedures are followed
- Instill teamwork and synergy between the front and back of house staff
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-4+ years' experience working in a similar volume-based business
- Culinary trained and professional
- Experienced managing P&L's, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control
- Must possess consistent and stable work experience
- Must encompass Food Serve Safe certification and have experience with local sanitation regulations
- Well-versed and timely email etiquette as well as written and verbal communication
- Experienced in training and leading a team as well as production of large quantity food
- High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision health care for full time employees
- Retirement fund with a 2% match for full time employees
- Paid Time Off including 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 through internally and externally run courses
- Cookhouse & House Tonic trips, trainings, and events
- Team Events including fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes
- Team Meal provided free of charge whilst on duty