Sous Chef: From-Scratch Kitchen, Growth Path

SeoulSpice; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay + tips

Complimentary meal during shift

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

SeoulSpice in Arlington, VA is seeking a capable Sous Chef to lead back-of-house cooking and support the Kitchen Leader. You will ensure proteins are prepared to our standards and keep the line stocked for service with minimal waste.

This hands-on role requires reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to step into other stations when needed. We offer weekly pay, meal during shifts, and opportunities to advance into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Previous food-preparation experience or a genuine interest in cooking.
• Ability to follow recipes while managing timing, freshness, quality, and waste.
• Attention to inventory, FIFO, proper food storage, and labeling.
• Clear communication and teamwork with kitchen and front-line staff.

Responsibilities

• Cook proteins according to SeoulSpice recipes and ensure flavor, freshness, temperature, and presentation.
• Monitor product levels and prepare correct quantities to minimize waste.
• Follow FIFO, labeling, dating, cooling, holding, storage, and food-safety procedures.
• Keep cooking and prep areas clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Support the front line, prepare digital orders, and step into other stations when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Food safety

Communication

Dependability

Job description

SeoulSpice in Arlington, VA is seeking a capable Sous Chef to lead back-of-house cooking and support the Kitchen Leader. You will ensure proteins are prepared to our standards and keep the line stocked for service with minimal waste.

This hands-on role requires reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to step into other stations when needed. We offer weekly pay, meal during shifts, and opportunities to advance into leadership roles.