Executive Chef SoSoBa Phoenix

Executive Chef

Full Time • SoSoBa Phoenix
Benefits:
  • TipShare +$3/hr avg
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

About Us
SoSoBa is a chef-driven, fast-casual ramen + craft noodle shop with a loyal following and a reputation for bold flavors, scratch cooking, and a fun, high-energy atmosphere. After establishing a strong presence in Flagstaff and Phoenix Arizona, we’re hiring new leadership for our Phoenix location and looking for a talented Executive Chef to lead the culinary program.  We already have a strong well-knit fully staffed culinary team trained and ready for our new Executive Chef.  

Position Overview
The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations at SoSoBa Phoenix, ensuring that every dish leaving the kitchen meets our standards of consistency, creativity, and quality. This leader will manage kitchen staff, drive menu innovation, maintain food and labor costs to budgeted standards.  The Ideal candidate will continue to cultivate our positive, efficient, and safety-focused kitchen culture. Ordering and management software and technology makes our onboarding process for the ideal candidate organized and efficient.  You will be supplied with all you need to be successful on day one in your new role with us.   

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and high food standards
  • Execute and refine SoSoBa’s core menu while contributing seasonal specials and creative features
  • Train, mentor, schedule, and manage BOH staff
  • Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
  • Manage inventory, vendor relationships, ordering, and cost control
  • Uphold strict kitchen sanitation, safety protocols, and compliance with local health codes
  • Collaborate with ownership and FOH leadership to drive guest satisfaction and profitability
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, and development of kitchen team members
  • Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during peak hours and under pressure
  • Work closely with our Front of House management team on operations standards. 
Qualifications
  • 3–5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume or chef-driven concept
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Proven track record in cost controls, ordering, and team management
  • Knowledge of Asian cuisine, ramen/noodles, or scratch cooking preferred (but not required)
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment
  • Commitment to consistency, cleanliness, and team culture
  • ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or ability to obtain)

What We Offer
  • Competitive pay
  • Weekly Tips
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Opportunities for creative input and menu development
  • Dining discounts and health benefits package
  • Supportive ownership team and growth potential as SoSoBa grows
  • Supportive and fully staffed kitchen crew who are all independent problem-solvers



Benefits/Perks:

  • SoSoBa provides a generous employee discount.
  • Healthcare coverage is available.
  • Competitive wages.
  • Great Tips
  • Sick Pay
  • More great benefits will be discussed at the 90-day review.
Compensation: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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Benefits

Employee Discount
SoSoBa provides a generous employee discount
Healthcare
Healthcare coverage is available
Competitive Hourly Wage
Great tips, steady business on all shifts