Sous Chef: Lead Back-of-House & Growth Path

SeoulSpice; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Weekly pay + tips

Complimentary meal

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

SeoulSpice in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations, cook proteins to SeoulSpice standards, and support the Kitchen Leader with daily prep and production planning.

You will manage stock, follow FIFO, prep for service, and assist front-line staff with digital orders while maintaining high quality and hospitality. This hands-on role offers growth into leadership with hands-on training and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Food-preparation experience or genuine enjoyment of cooking.
• Ability to follow recipes while managing timing, freshness, and waste.
• Attention to product levels and proper food storage procedures.
• Good communication, organization, and support for kitchen and front-line teams.

Responsibilities

• Cook proteins according to SeoulSpice recipes and meet flavor, freshness, temperature, and presentation standards.
• Monitor product levels and prepare the right amount of food to avoid overproduction.
• 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 preparation

Recipe following

Food quality

FIFO procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Dependable

Staying organized

Tools

POS systems

Job description

SeoulSpice in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations, cook proteins to SeoulSpice standards, and support the Kitchen Leader with daily prep and production planning.

You will manage stock, follow FIFO, prep for service, and assist front-line staff with digital orders while maintaining high quality and hospitality. This hands-on role offers growth into leadership with hands-on training and a supportive team.