From-Scratch Korean Kitchen Sous Chef — Growth Track

SeoulSpice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meal

Medical coverage

Vacation leave

Training & advancement

Job summary

SeoulSpice, a Korean-inspired restaurant in Washington, DC, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations and support the Kitchen Leader. You will manage protein cooking, stock the line, and coordinate with front-of-house to fulfill orders while minimizing waste.

The role requires hands-on kitchen experience, strong organization, and the ability to adapt to varying sales volumes. Competitive hourly pay, bonuses, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Has food-preparation experience or genuinely enjoys cooking.
• Can follow recipes while managing timing, freshness, food quality, and waste.
• Pays attention to product levels and follows FIFO and proper food-storage procedures.
• Communicates well, stays organized, and supports both the kitchen and front-line teams.
• Is dependable, stays focused during busy shifts, and connects with our values.

Responsibilities

• Cook proteins according to SeoulSpice recipes and consistently meet our standards for flavor, freshness, temperature, and presentation.
• Monitor product levels and prepare the right amount of food to keep the line stocked without overproducing.
• Follow FIFO, labeling, dating, cooling, holding, storage, and food-safety procedures.
• Keep cooking and preparation areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Support the front line, prepare digital orders, and step into other stations when needed.

Skills

Food-prep experience

Recipe following

FIFO & food safety

Communication

Job description

SeoulSpice, a Korean-inspired restaurant in Washington, DC, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations and support the Kitchen Leader. You will manage protein cooking, stock the line, and coordinate with front-of-house to fulfill orders while minimizing waste.

The role requires hands-on kitchen experience, strong organization, and the ability to adapt to varying sales volumes. Competitive hourly pay, bonuses, and opportunities for advancement are offered.