Team Member - Willis Tower, IL

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Complimentary meal during shift

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Hands-on training and career growth

Job summary

SeoulSpice in Chicago is hiring a Team Member to support guest service, food prep, and order fulfillment across shifts. You’ll help welcome guests, build bowls, and keep a fast-paced kitchen area running smoothly.

No restaurant experience required; we provide hands-on training, a friendly team, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles. Benefits include weekly pay, meal on shift, and career pathways.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability based on restaurant needs (mornings/evenings/weekends/holidays).
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 5–25 lbs, occasional 40–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests, help them navigate the menu, and create a positive experience.
• Prepare ingredients and build fresh 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 teammates, and step in wherever support is needed.

Skills

Guest service

Team player

Dependable

Punctual

Quality and cleanliness

Willing to learn

Tools

POS systems

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.

You don’t need restaurant experience to succeed here.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

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.

• 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.