Hands-On Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, From-Scratch Korean

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Free meal on shift

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Career advancement

Job summary

SeoulSpice in Bethesda, MD is hiring a Sous Chef to cook proteins and support the Kitchen Leader, ensuring fresh, high-quality food throughout service. You will help keep the line stocked, communicate with the front line, and adjust production as business levels change.

This role offers hands-on training with opportunities to advance into Shift Leader, Kitchen Leader, and General Manager roles, with competitive pay and benefits.

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 of Vibrancy, Respect, Dedication, Teamwork, and Growth.

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.

Job description

SeoulSpice in Bethesda, MD is hiring a Sous Chef to cook proteins and support the Kitchen Leader, ensuring fresh, high-quality food throughout service. You will help keep the line stocked, communicate with the front line, and adjust production as business levels change.

This role offers hands-on training with opportunities to advance into Shift Leader, Kitchen Leader, and General Manager roles, with competitive pay and benefits.