Kitchen Leader River North, IL

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 Kitchen Leader is responsible for managing the restaurants kitchen operations and ensuring our produce sauces and proteins are prepared from scratch according to SeoulSpice recipes and standards.
Youll 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 youll keep the restaurant stocked with fresh high-quality food.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What Youll Bring to the Team

Were looking for a hands-on kitchen leader who:

• 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.

Benefits of Joining SeoulSpice

• 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
  *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 leadership position. Shift Leaders 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.