Full-Time

Team Member

SeoulSpice

SeoulSpice

11-50 employees

Fast-casual Korean bowls with gluten-free ingredients

Compensation Overview

$15.50 - $19/hr

+ Tips

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Availability is required based on restaurant needs, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing and moving throughout the restaurant for most of the shift.
  • Ability to regularly lift and carry 5–25 pounds and occasionally handle 40–50 pounds.
  • Ability to reach overhead and bend or squat to access ingredients, supplies, and equipment.
  • Ability to push, pull, and move supplies or restaurant equipment.
  • Ability to safely handle knives, thermometers, kitchen equipment, cleaning tools, and point-of-sale systems.
  • Ability to move through stairs, doorways, ramps, elevators, and compact work areas.
  • Ability to stay focused, coordinated, and productive during busy service periods.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
  • Dependability, punctuality, and willingness to support teammates.
  • Commitment to quality, accuracy, cleanliness, learning, and feedback.
Responsibilities
  • Welcome guests, help them navigate the menu, and create a positive experience.
  • Prepare ingredients and build fresh meals according to SeoulSpice recipes and standards.
  • Complete in-person and digital orders quickly and accurately, with consistent portions and presentation.
  • Keep work areas clean, organized, stocked, and compliant with food-safety procedures.
  • Learn multiple restaurant stations, communicate with teammates, and provide support wherever needed.

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

  • Invus funded expansion in 2025, then SeoulSpice hired four executives by October 2025.
  • SeoulSpice opened Wicker Park on February 3, 2026, its third Chicago location.
  • The company plans a Willis Tower opening later in 2026, boosting visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Company-owned growth burns cash; one weak Chicago lease cycle damages liquidity fast.
  • Eight-to-eleven-location expansion strains training, consistency, and service quality.
  • Cava and Chipotle dominate bowls; SeoulSpice faces copycat pressure and margin compression.

What makes SeoulSpice unique

  • SeoulSpice owns every store; Invus-backed expansion keeps control and economics centralized.
  • Eric Shin pairs Korean comfort food with gluten-free, health-forward positioning.
  • Chicago proved portability: SeoulSpice added three company stores in 2025-2026.

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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

29%

1 year growth

29%

2 year growth

29%
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.