Kitchen Leader – Arlington, VA

Job overview

The Kitchen Leader – Arlington, VA role is an onsite, full-time position in Arlington, VA. The posting describes competitive hourly pay but does not state a numeric amount. SeoulSpice serves Korean food made from scratch and says it is committed to supporting team members and the communities it serves. The kitchen leader manages kitchen operations and daily production to keep the restaurant stocked with fresh, high-quality food. The role leads food preparation, organizes inventory and workflow, and trains Sous Chefs to execute recipes and standards consistently.

What you'll do

• Lead preparation of produce, sauces, marinades, and proteins from scratch
• plan daily prep quantities
• train and support Sous Chefs
• track inventory, deliveries, labeling, storage, and FIFO rotation
• maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen
• communicate with the front-line team to support service.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

kitchen leader

korean food

scratch cooking

kitchen operations

food preparation

inventory

fifo rotation

arlington va

seoulspice

sous chef training

flexible availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive hourly pay paid weekly
• performance-based bonus opportunities
• complimentary meal during each shift
• medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation, and parental leave for eligible team members
• hands-on training and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires availability that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Benefits vary by position, location, hours worked, and eligibility.

About the employer

SEOULSPICE is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.