Sous Chef

Sous Chef — Chula Seafood Downtown

📍 Arizona Center, Downtown Phoenix (Opening Soon)

455 N 3rd St Suite 1180 - Phoenix, AZ 85004

Chula Seafood is opening in Downtown Phoenix at the Arizona Center, and we’re looking for a talented, driven Sous Chef to join our opening team.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, leads by example, and takes pride in consistency, execution, and team development. As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Executive Chef to help build and lead a high-performing BOH team from the ground up.

If you’re passionate about great food, strong systems, and being part of something growing — this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations

• Lead and manage line cooks, prep, and dish team during service

• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution

• Uphold all food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training the opening BOH team

• Help manage inventory, ordering, and product quality

• Maintain prep standards, pars, and kitchen organization

• Support scheduling and labor management

• Jump in wherever needed — this is a hands-on role

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef or strong Lead Line)

• A passion for high-quality food and kitchen excellence

• Strong communication and team leadership skills

• Ability to stay organized and calm under pressure

• Experience in high-volume kitchens

• Food safety certification (or ability to obtain)

• Seafood experience is a plus, but not required

The Perks:

• Competitive Pay + Tips

• Performance Bonuses

• Medical Benefits (after 60 days)

• Paid Time Off

• Company Discounts

• Growth Opportunities with a fast-growing brand

Why Chula Seafood?

Founded in 2015 with roots in our family-owned fishing vessel in San Diego, Chula Seafood has grown into a leader in premium, sustainable seafood in Arizona. We operate a hybrid fish market, restaurant, and wholesale business — giving our kitchens access to some of the freshest seafood available.

We’ve been featured on The Food Network, recognized as a James Beard Semifinalist, and named Best Seafood Restaurant 2025 by Yelp — all thanks to the strength of our team.

Downtown is our next chapter — and we’re building a kitchen team that’s ready to set the standard.

If you’re ready to lead, cook, and grow with us — we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and be part of the opening team:

🌐 www.chulaseafood.com

📸 @chula_seafood