From-Scratch Korean Kitchen Sous Chef | Lead & Grow

SeoulSpice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Free meal during shifts

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and parental leave

Hands-on training and advancement

Job summary

SeoulSpice in Washington, DC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to cook proteins, support the Kitchen Leader, and keep the back of house stocked with fresh, high‑quality food throughout service.

You’ll monitor production to match demand, follow FIFO, labeling, dating, and food‑safety procedures, keep stations clean, and assist the front line with digital orders when needed. Candidates should enjoy cooking and align with our values.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation or genuine interest in cooking.
• Ability to follow recipes, manage timing, freshness, and waste.
• Follow FIFO, labeling, dating, cooling, holding, storage, and food-safety procedures.
• Keep cooking and preparation areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Communicate well, stay organized, and support both kitchen and front-line teams.
• Align with SeoulSpice values Vibrancy, Respect, Dedication, Teamwork, Growth.

Responsibilities

• Cook proteins according to SeoulSpice recipes and meet flavor, freshness, temperature, and presentation standards.
• Monitor product levels and prepare the right amount of food to prevent over- or underproduction.
• 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

Cooking

Job description

SeoulSpice in Washington, DC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to cook proteins, support the Kitchen Leader, and keep the back of house stocked with fresh, high‑quality food throughout service.

You’ll monitor production to match demand, follow FIFO, labeling, dating, and food‑safety procedures, keep stations clean, and assist the front line with digital orders when needed. Candidates should enjoy cooking and align with our values.