Sous Chef: Hands-On Kitchen Leader with Growth Path

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay incl. tips

Free meal during every shift

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and parental leave

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead protein prep and support the Kitchen Leader in back-of-house operations. You’ll ensure the line stays stocked with fresh, high-quality food and help manage production to align with demand, while supporting the front line during service and digital orders.

The role requires at least some cooking experience, ability to follow recipes, strong organization, and dependable work ethic aligned with our values of vibrancy,

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.

Skills

Food prep experience

Following recipes

Inventory & FIFO

Communication

Dependability

Tools

POS systems

Job description

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead protein prep and support the Kitchen Leader in back-of-house operations. You’ll ensure the line stays stocked with fresh, high-quality food and help manage production to align with demand, while supporting the front line during service and digital orders.

The role requires at least some cooking experience, ability to follow recipes, strong organization, and dependable work ethic aligned with our values of vibrancy,