Sous Chef — Lead From-Scratch Korean Kitchen

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Complimentary meal during every shift

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and parental leave

Hands-on training and leadership paths

Job summary

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen in Arlington, VA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to cook proteins to our recipes and support the Kitchen Leader in back-of-house operations. You will keep the line stocked with fresh, high-quality food and coordinate timing to prevent waste while helping with digital orders.

Applicants should have food-preparation experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to follow FIFO and food-safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to follow recipes, manage timing and quality.
• Attention to FIFO, freshness, and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Cook proteins according to SeoulSpice recipes and meet standards for flavor, freshness, temperature, and presentation.
• Monitor product levels and prepare the right amount to stock the line without overproducing.
• Follow FIFO, labeling, dating, cooling, holding, storage, and food-safety procedures.
• Keep cooking and prep areas clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Support the front line and prepare digital orders when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Team communication

Job description

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen in Arlington, VA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to cook proteins to our recipes and support the Kitchen Leader in back-of-house operations. You will keep the line stocked with fresh, high-quality food and coordinate timing to prevent waste while helping with digital orders.

Applicants should have food-preparation experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to follow FIFO and food-safety procedures.