Team Member - Tenleytown, DC

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Free meal

Benefits for eligible employees

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & growth

Career progression

Job summary

SeoulSpice in Washington, DC is hiring a Team Member to welcome guests, prepare ingredients, build bowls, and keep the restaurant ready for service. No restaurant experience is required; we value reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

You’ll learn multiple stations and contribute to a fast-paced, guest-focused environment. This role offers competitive hourly pay with weekly pay, a complimentary meal during shifts, and benefits where eligible, plus pathways to Shift Leader and Kitchen

Qualifications

• Welcoming guests and guiding them through the menu.
• Prepare ingredients and assemble meals to SeoulSpice standards.
• Process orders quickly and accurately with friendly service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas.
• Learn multiple stations and support teammates as needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, help them navigate the menu, and create a positive experience.
• Prepare ingredients and build fresh, flavorful meals according to SeoulSpice recipes and standards.
• Complete in-person and digital orders quickly, accurately, and with consistent portions and presentation.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, stocked, and compliant with food-safety procedures.
• Learn multiple stations, communicate with your teammates, and step in wherever support is needed.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Reliability

Food safety awareness

Job description

TEAM MEMBER

From Scratch with Love

SeoulSpice serves delicious Korean food made from scratch with love. Inspired by traditional family recipes, our food is prepared by hand using house-marinated meats, fresh produce, and bold sauces and toppings.

We’re committed to improving the lives of our team members and the communities we serve. At SeoulSpice, you’ll join a supportive, high-energy team where your work matters and there are real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance into leadership.

If you share our five core values of Vibrancy, Respect, Dedication, Teamwork, and Growth, we’d love to meet you.

Your Role at SeoulSpice

As a Team Member, you’ll help bring Korea’s delicious food, warm hospitality, and vibrant culture to every guest. Depending on the needs of the restaurant, you may welcome guests, prepare ingredients, build bowls, fulfill digital orders, operate the register, or keep the restaurant ready for service.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Welcome guests, help them navigate the menu, and create a positive experience.
• Prepare ingredients and build fresh, flavorful meals according to SeoulSpice recipes and standards.
• Complete in-person and digital orders quickly, accurately, and with consistent portions and presentation.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, stocked, and compliant with food-safety procedures.
• Learn multiple stations, communicate with your teammates, and step in wherever support is needed.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

You don’t need restaurant experience to succeed here.

We’re looking for people who:

• Enjoy helping others and creating positive guest experiences.
• Work well in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Are dependable, show up on time, and support their teammates.
• Take pride in quality, accuracy, and cleanliness while remaining open to learning and feedback.
• Bring a positive attitude and connect with our values of Vibrancy, Respect, Dedication, Teamwork, and Growth.

Benefits of Joining SeoulSpice

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
• Tips*
• A complimentary meal during each shift
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members*
• Paid vacation*
• Parental leave*
• Hands-on training and opportunities to learn every restaurant station
• A pathway to Shift Leader, Kitchen Leader, and General Manager positions
• Benefits vary by position, location, hours worked, and eligibility.

What the Job Requires

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. This position requires availability based on the restaurant’s needs, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Restaurant work is active and hands-on. Team Members must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. These duties may include:

• Remaining on your feet and moving throughout the restaurant for most of the shift
• Regularly lifting and carrying 5–25 pounds and occasionally handling 40–50 pounds
• Reaching overhead and bending or squatting to access ingredients, supplies, and equipment
• Pushing, pulling, and moving supplies or restaurant equipment
• Safely handling knives, thermometers, kitchen equipment, cleaning tools, and POS systems
• Moving through stairs, doorways, ramps, elevators, and compact work areas
• Staying focused, coordinated, and productive during busy service periods

Equal Opportunity Employer

SeoulSpice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.