Specialty Chef - Korean Cuisine
About The Position
The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, authentic Korean cuisine while supporting daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment. Working alongside the Executive Chef, this position oversees food preparation, quality standards, and team development to ensure a consistent and exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate has experience preparing and executing Korean dishes such as bulgogi, bibimbap, and traditional banchan, with strong knowledge of Korean culinary techniques including fermentation, marination, grilling, braising, stir-frying, and sauce preparation. The Sous Chef will lead by example, mentor kitchen staff, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and execution.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume or specialty kitchen environment; preparing authentic Korean cuisine.
- Culinary school certification or apprenticeship
- Fluency in Korean and English
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and timing to ensure deliverables are completed to meet the pre-determined Kitchen Ready Time.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards (HACCP).
- Ability to work a pre-determined schedule (shift) that meets the timeline for when the daily production needs to be performed and completed.
Nice To Haves
- Prior airline catering experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute Korean food production, including preparation, seasoning, marinating, and cooking.
- Monitor inventory, order ingredients, and ensure daily production goals are met.
- Innovate by contributing to the development of new Korean menu items for client presentations.
- Lead quality control efforts, ensuring compliance with HACCP and hygiene regulations.
- Mentor and train team members to achieve culinary excellence.
- Maintain budgetary controls by minimizing waste and optimizing resources.
- Respond to customer feedback and implement improvements to exceed expectations.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
- Employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free meals and parking
- Career growth opportunities with a global organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
