Senior Chef de Partie - Mews House Mayfair, Central London

The Role… 

At Soho House, a Senior Chef de Partie supports the kitchen brigade in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our members and guests. You will be instrumental in preparing, cooking, and presenting exceptional dishes in line with the club’s food philosophy. 

Your main responsibility is to demonstrate technical expertise, a strong understanding of kitchen operations, and a proactive attitude towards training, hygiene, and consistency. You will contribute to menu development, ensure compliance with allergy procedures and dietary requirements, and act as a role model to more junior kitchen staff. . 

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
• 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 & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, 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

Key duties…

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes within your section to the highest standards in quality, consistency, and presentation. 
• Support the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering efficient and well-organized service during busy periods and events. 
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, allergy, hygiene, and health standards, including HACCP and company policies. 
• Take ownership of mise en place and prep tasks, ensuring all elements are ready and of high quality for service. 
• Assist in the training and mentoring of Commis Chefs and Demi Chefs de Partie, helping to develop their technical skills and kitchen knowledge. 
• Attending regular meetings with front and back of house teams to learn about any menu or service changes and specials alongside daily tastings.    
• Assist in preparation of team meals as requested, considering dietary needs and variety. 
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude towards learning, improvement, and teamwork.
• Supporting with the deep cleaning of the entire kitchen before close. 
• Wrapping unused items and storing them in proper area at the end of service. 

What we are looking for...

A successful Senior Chef de Partie for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.  

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in similar capacity
• Passion for food, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn and grow. 
• Understanding of basic food safety and hygiene practices. 
• Good communication and teamwork skills. 
• Positive, proactive, and respectful attitude in a busy kitchen environment. 
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 1 or 2) is a plus but not essential. 
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously