Kitchen Leader - River North, IL

SeoulSpice • Chicago, IL

2d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Apply today and grow your future with SeoulSpice!
The Kitchen Leader is responsible for managing the restaurant's kitchen operations and ensuring our produce, sauces, and proteins are prepared from scratch according to SeoulSpice recipes and standards. You'll lead daily production, organize the kitchen, and develop Sous Chefs who can execute at a high level. By planning the right amount at the right time, you'll keep the restaurant stocked with fresh, high-quality food.

Requirements

• Has experience working in a busy kitchen and preparing food from scratch.
• Basic knife skills and familiarity with common kitchen equipment.
• Enjoys training, supporting, and working alongside other team members.
• Can keep the kitchen organized and running smoothly during busy shifts.
• Communicates clearly, solves problems, and treats everyone with respect.
• Is dependable, positive, and connects with our values of Vibrancy, Respect, Dedication, Teamwork, and Growth.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Availability based on the restaurant's needs, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to perform the essential duties of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in preparing our produce, sauces, marinades, and proteins from scratch.
• Plan daily prep so the restaurant always has enough fresh food without making too much.
• Train and support Sous Chefs while keeping the kitchen organized and running smoothly.
• Keep track of inventory, deliveries, labeling, storage, and FIFO rotation.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and communicate with the front-line team to keep service flowing.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 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 clear fast-track to Kitchen Leader or General Manager positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed