Kitchen Leader: Lead Scratch Kitchen & Team Growth

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Weekly pay

Meal during shift

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen in Chicago is hiring a Kitchen Leader to manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring ingredients are prepped from scratch and standards are met. You will lead production, organize stations, and mentor Sous Chefs to execute at a high level.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience in busy kitchens, knife skills, strong communication, and a commitment to SeoulSpice values. You’ll plan prep, monitor inventory, uphold safety, and collaborate with front-of-house to

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen and preparing food from scratch.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with common kitchen equipment.
• Ability to train and support Sous Chefs while keeping the kitchen organized.
• Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in preparing produce, sauces, marinades, and proteins from scratch.
• Plan daily prep to maintain fresh food without waste.
• Train and support Sous Chefs while keeping the kitchen organized and running smoothly.
• Keep inventory, deliveries, labeling, storage, and FIFO rotation.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and coordinate with front-line team to keep service flowing.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team mentorship

Knife skills

Clear communication

Busy kitchen experience

Job description

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen in Chicago is hiring a Kitchen Leader to manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring ingredients are prepped from scratch and standards are met. You will lead production, organize stations, and mentor Sous Chefs to execute at a high level.

This hands-on leadership role requires experience in busy kitchens, knife skills, strong communication, and a commitment to SeoulSpice values. You’ll plan prep, monitor inventory, uphold safety, and collaborate with front-of-house to