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SeoulSpice

Fast-casual Korean bowls with gluten-free ingredients

Sous Chef

Full-Time
$16.50 - $20/hr+ Tips
Entry
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Have food-preparation experience or genuinely enjoy cooking.
  • Be able to follow recipes while managing timing, freshness, food quality, and waste.
  • Pay attention to product levels and follow first-in, first-out (FIFO) and proper food-storage procedures.
  • Be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing and moving for most of the shift; regularly lifting and carrying 5–25 pounds and occasionally handling 40–50 pounds; reaching overhead and bending or squatting; pushing, pulling, and moving supplies or restaurant equipment; safely handling knives, thermometers, kitchen equipment, cleaning tools, and point-of-sale (POS) systems; moving through stairs, doorways, ramps, elevators, and compact work areas; and staying focused, coordinated, and productive during busy service periods.
  • Be available according to restaurant needs, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Cook proteins according to SeoulSpice recipes and consistently meet standards for flavor, freshness, temperature, and presentation.
  • Monitor product levels and prepare the appropriate 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 work at other stations when needed.
  • Cook proteins and support the Kitchen Leader in managing the back of house.
  • Keep the front line stocked with fresh, high-quality food by preparing the right amount at the right time to minimize shortages and waste.
  • Monitor sales volume, communicate with the front line, and adjust production as business levels change.
  • Serve guests and expedite digital orders as needed.

About the company

SeoulSpice serves fast-casual Korean comfort food with a modern twist, focusing on Korean BBQ and rice bowls made from responsibly raised, gluten-free ingredients. The meals are prepared quickly for dine-in and takeout, with additional options for family feasts and catering. The brand differentiates itself by offering health-conscious options that maintain traditional Korean flavors while using gluten-free ingredients and a modern preparation style. Its goal is to nourish customers with flavorful, wholesome meals and provide a positive work environment with growth opportunities for employees.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$10K

Headquarters

Washington DC, District of Columbia

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • March 2025 Chicago opening reached Millennium Park foot traffic immediately.
  • Invus funding enabled company-owned national growth, not franchise dilution.
  • Rosslyn’s 2026 listing and strong employee reviews support recruiting and retention.

What critics are saying

  • Chicago expansion across River North and Wicker Park strains management bandwidth in 2026.
  • Seven D.C. locations face local saturation while new units chase unfamiliar Midwest demand.
  • Private ownership and undisclosed Invus funding force execution discipline; one bad rollout kills momentum.

What makes SeoulSpice unique

  • Eric Shin built SeoulSpice from NoMa into a 10-location regional brand.
  • Invus backed SeoulSpice after backing Cava, signaling proven fast-casual scaling discipline.
  • Its Korean bowls and gluten-free positioning fit health-conscious urban lunch traffic.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Meal Benefits

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

40%

1 year growth

40%

2 year growth

40%
Crain Communications
Mar 18th, 2025
D.C.-based fast-casual chain SeoulSpice is opening 3 restaurants in Chicago

D.C.-based fast-casual chain SeoulSpice is opening 3 restaurants in Chicago.

The Business Journals
Jul 5th, 2024
Seoulspice Expands Nationally with Invus Funding

Seoulspice, a Korean fast-casual chain, is expanding nationally with new backing from The Invus Group LLC, a $10 billion investment fund. CEO Eric Shin announced the expansion, starting with three new locations in Chicago, which he will oversee this summer. Although the funding amount is undisclosed, Invus is known for backing Cava Group. Seoulspice will not franchise and plans to keep new locations under company ownership. Invus is also seeking more fast-casual restaurants to invest in.

Business Wire
Sep 11th, 2023
Comcast RISE Investment Fund Provides $21 Million in Grants to Support Small Businesses Hardest Hit by the COVID-19 Pandemic

COMCAST RISE INVESTMENT FUND PROVIDES $21 MILLION IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES HARDEST HIT BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Eater
Jan 11th, 2022
SEOULSPICE expands offices to Virginia, United States

Meanwhile, Korean mini-chain SeoulSpice is expanding to Virginia with its sixth location in the D.C. area opening on the ground floor of the International Place office building in Rosslyn at 1735 North Lynn Street.

ARLnow
Jan 10th, 2022
SEOULSPICE opens new location in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

The local fast casual chain SeoulSpice is opening a new location in Rosslyn at 1735 N. Lynn Street, on the ground floor of the International Place office building.