Sous Chef Penn Quarter, DC

SOUS CHEF

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.

Were committed to improving the lives of our team members and the communities we serve. At SeoulSpice youll 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 wed love to meet you. Apply today and grow your future with SeoulSpice!

Your Role at SeoulSpice
The Sous Chefs primary responsibility is to cook our proteins and support the Kitchen Leader in managing the back of house. Youll keep the front line stocked with fresh high-quality food throughout the day preparing the right amount at the right time so that we never run out while minimizing excess and waste.

Youll stay aware of sales volume communicate closely with the front line and adjust production as business levels change. Youll also support the front line by serving guests and expediting digital orders.

Your Responsibilities will include:
* Cook proteins according to SeoulSpice recipes and consistently meet our standards for flavor freshness temperature and presentation.
* Monitor product levels and prepare the right amount of food to keep the line stocked without overproducing.
* 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.

What Youll Bring to the Team
Were looking for someone who:

* Has food-preparation experience or genuinely enjoys cooking.
* Can follow recipes while managing timing freshness food quality and waste.
* Pays attention to product levels and follows FIFO and proper food-storage procedures.
* Communicates well stays organized and supports both the kitchen and front-line teams.
* Is dependable stays focused during busy shifts and connects with our values of Vibrancy Respect Dedication Teamwork and Growth.

Benefits of Joining SeoulSpice
* Competitive hourly pay paid weekly plus tips*
* A complimentary meal during every shift
* Medical dental and vision coverage for eligible team members*
* Paid vacation and parental leave*
* Hands-on training and opportunities to advance into Shift Leader Kitchen Leader and General Manager roles

*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 restaurants needs which may include mornings evenings weekends and holidays.

This is an active hands-on kitchen position. Sous Chefs must be able to perform the essential duties of the role 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 525 pounds and occasionally handling 4050 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.