Sous Chef: Lead Prep, Kitchen Ops & Growth

SeoulSpice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Complimentary meal

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation and parental leave

Hands-on training and advancement

Benefits vary by position, location, &

Job summary

SeoulSpice in Washington, DC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to cook proteins to our recipes and assist the Kitchen Leader in back-of-house operations. You’ll ensure a steady line of high-quality food, monitor portions, and help serve guests while managing waste.

You’ll work with a dynamic team, follow FIFO, keep prep areas clean, and be ready to step into other stations when needed. Previous food prep experience and reliability are essential; opportunities exist to advance into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and following recipes.
• Ability to monitor quality, freshness and waste.
• Strong communication with front-of-house and kitchen teams.
• Reliable, organized, and able to stay focused during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

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

Quality control

Team communication

Organization

Dependable

Job description

SeoulSpice in Washington, DC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to cook proteins to our recipes and assist the Kitchen Leader in back-of-house operations. You’ll ensure a steady line of high-quality food, monitor portions, and help serve guests while managing waste.

You’ll work with a dynamic team, follow FIFO, keep prep areas clean, and be ready to step into other stations when needed. Previous food prep experience and reliability are essential; opportunities exist to advance into leadership roles.