Line Cook - Soho Austin

Line Cook I – Soho House Austin

At Soho House, a Line Cook I is responsible for ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, seamlessly preparing food and sauces, and assisting senior chefs with service. You thrive in fast‑paced environments and positively influence your teammates to remain calm during a busy service.

A successful Line Cook I is a critical member of the team due to the diverse and specialised skill set required to execute all menu items from prep to plate and deliver top‑quality dishes from all stations.

• Well‑versed on all menu items and able to produce consistent and quality dishes in fast‑paced and demanding environments and on all stations
• Preparing food items in the pantry, fry station, and other kitchen areas while adhering to allergy requests and specific dish alterations
• Assist with inventory to support the kitchen operating at a sustainable food cost
• Set up stations according to Kitchen guidelines, and maintain a safe, clean, organized, and stocked work area
• Watch wastage, cooking temperatures and quality to reduce additional costs, influencing others on product cost and contribution to profit and loss
• Production and a‑la‑carte dish execution, including weekend feast ideas and family meals
• Delegate tasks as needed while ensuring proper procedure is followed when clocking in/out for shifts and breaks
• Support Executive and Junior Sous with pre‑ and post‑service meetings when requested
• Work toward specific goals and Soho House Standards for speed of service and consistent experience (3‑8‑10)
• Provide a positive influence for the team under pressure and create a welcoming work environment that increases staff morale
• Attend “Cook House” trainings and support the mentoring and education of new and existing team members
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk‑in coolers, and all storage areas
• Be committed to providing quality service and food knowledge

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a fast‑paced, upscale, and approachable professional environment
• Strong understanding of professional cooking and knife‑handling skills
• Proven ability to execute all menu items and properly prepare and deliver top quality dishes on all stations
• Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• 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
• Ability to multitask and work in a demanding, fast‑paced environment
• Possess a level of creativity to create recipes from scratch (preferred)

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8–10 hours
• Fast‑paced movements are required to move from one part of the kitchen and storage areas to others
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and 35 pounds regularly
• Occasional exposure to cold, heat, and water
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required

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.

• Health Care + 401K:
  Full‑time employees are eligible for full benefits;
  Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as a retirement fund with a 2% match.
• Paid Time Off:
  Full‑time employees have sick days + vacation days.
• Career Development:
  Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically.
• Soho Impact:
  Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach, and sustainability.
• Learning & Development:
  An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic:
  Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, trainings and events. Available to all.
• 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 for.

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Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Hospitality