Sous Chef: Growth Path to Kitchen Leadership

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Complimentary meal during every shift

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to cook proteins to our recipes and back up the Kitchen Leader in managing the back of house. You’ll keep the line stocked with fresh, high‑quality food throughout the day, balancing production with demand and reducing waste.

You’ll work closely with front-line teammates, assist with digital orders, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and readiness for service.

Qualifications

• Food-preparation experience or genuine enjoyment of cooking.
• Ability to follow recipes while managing timing, freshness, quality, and waste.
• Attention to product levels and adherence to FIFO and proper storage.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork with kitchen and front-line staff.
• Dependable, focused during busy shifts, aligned with SeoulSpice values.

Responsibilities

• Cook proteins according to SeoulSpice recipes maintaining flavor and presentation.
• Monitor product levels and prepare correct amounts to avoid waste.
• Follow FIFO, labeling, dating, cooling, holding, and storage procedures.
• Keep cooking 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

Follow recipes

FIFO & storage

Communication

Job description

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is seeking a motivated Sous Chef to cook proteins to our recipes and back up the Kitchen Leader in managing the back of house. You’ll keep the line stocked with fresh, high‑quality food throughout the day, balancing production with demand and reducing waste.

You’ll work closely with front-line teammates, assist with digital orders, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and readiness for service.