Executive Chef: Lead a Chef-Driven Seafood Kitchen

Chula Seafood Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Medical benefits after 60 days

Accrued PTO

Company discounts

Career growth opportunities in a fast‑

Job summary

Chula Seafood South Scottsdale is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at our original Scottsdale location. This hands-on role requires a passion for exceptional seafood, team building, and delivering consistent, high-quality plates.

You will own daily operations from prep to service, manage food and labor costs, develop the menu with the culinary team, and mentor a collaborative BOH crew in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience at Executive Chef level or as Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef ready to lead a kitchen.
• Strong seafood sourcing, handling, and butchery experience a plus.
• Experience managing food costs, labor, inventory, ordering, and scheduling.
• Track record of building, coaching, and retaining strong kitchen teams.
• Creative instincts with consistent execution and attention to detail.
• Great communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Calm under pressure and confident leading a fast-paced service.
• Culinary degree is a plus but not strictly required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily kitchen operations from prep through service.
• Set and maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, and execution.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop a strong, collaborative BOH team.
• Manage scheduling and staffing to support service needs and labor goals.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, portioning, waste reduction, and food cost controls.
• Collaborate with the culinary team on specials, seasonal features, and menu development.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen that meets food safety and sanitation standards.
• Communicate closely with front‑of‑house leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Lead by example with a hands‑on approach, clear communication, and accountability.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food cost control

Labor scheduling

Team development

Menu development

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Chula Seafood South Scottsdale is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen at our original Scottsdale location. This hands-on role requires a passion for exceptional seafood, team building, and delivering consistent, high-quality plates.

You will own daily operations from prep to service, manage food and labor costs, develop the menu with the culinary team, and mentor a collaborative BOH crew in a fast-paced environment.