Job Description

Chef de Cuisine — Soda Club Denver (Opening Team)

We’re opening our first  Soda Club outside of New York City — and we’re looking for a Chef de Cuisine to help build it from the ground up.

Soda Club began in the East Village as a response to a simple idea: that a restaurant can be both  serious about craft and  completely unpretentious . A place where handmade pasta, natural wine, and late-night energy coexist — where hospitality feels like a neighborhood ritual, not a transaction.

What started as a small wine bar has grown into one of NYC’s most beloved modern dining rooms. Soda Club has earned a  Michelin Bib Gourmand for its quality and value, been recognized as one of the city’s standout plant-based destinations, and continues to receive national press across The New York Times, Eater, Condé Nast, and more. Our wine program — led by partner Drew Brady, named to  Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 Tastemakers — reflects a deep commitment to independent producers and low-intervention farming.

At its core, Soda Club is a “third place” — a room that feels alive, intimate, and worth returning to again and again. The food is rooted in Italian tradition but filtered through a modern, plant-based lens: fresh pastas, thoughtful technique, and a kitchen that prioritizes restraint, clarity, and flavor over excess.

Now we’re bringing that energy to Denver.

This is not a replication — it’s an evolution. You’ll be part of the founding team responsible for translating the identity of Soda Club into a new city, a new community, and a new chapter.

In this role, you will work  intensively alongside Amira Gharib, the opening chef of Soda Club NYC , directly translating the culinary language, systems, and standards that defined the original restaurant into this new space — while helping shape what it becomes next.

We’re looking for a Chef de Cuisine who can lead with clarity, cook with intention, and build a team that cares as much about the  why as the  how .

Role Overview

You will lead the kitchen in executing Soda Club’s culinary vision while helping shape its next phase. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for food quality, team development, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities  1. Leadership, Administration & Operations

• Act as the operational leader of the kitchen, maintaining constant communication with Ownership and the Operations team
• Oversee opening/closing procedures and daily administrative functions
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is maintained, functional, and respected as part of the craft
• Maintain full compliance with legal, health, and safety standards
• Complete end-of-day reporting when needed and proactively flag issues with solutions
• Communicate clearly and consistently across Slack, email, and in-person channels

2. Team Building & Development

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop a high-performing culinary team
• Set clear expectations for standards, behavior, and growth
• Lead training programs that emphasize technique, consistency, and hospitality mindset
• Provide ongoing feedback, mentorship, and structured performance reviews
• Build a culture of accountability, curiosity, and mutual respect

3. Food Safety, Health & Systems

• Maintain DOH certification and enforce all health and sanitation standards
• Ensure safe food handling, storage, and temperature control at all times
• Lead allergy awareness and kitchen-wide safety practices
• Create systems that make doing things   the right way   the default

4. Culinary Execution & Development

• Uphold excellence in food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, inventory, and cost controls
• Lead daily prep and service execution with precision and awareness
• Collaborate on menu development, bringing new ideas that align with Soda Club’s identity
• Work closely with Amira Gharib on opening, training, and ongoing culinary alignment
• Continuously refine systems to improve flow, reduce waste, and elevate the guest experience

5. Culture & Representation

• Act as a steward of Overthrow Hospitality’s values and mission
• Build and maintain a positive, inclusive, and energized work environment
• Participate in company initiatives, reviews, and leadership development programs
• Represent Soda Club in the broader community and in press when needed
• Lead by example — in standards, tone, and integrity

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