Sous Chef - Memphis
Onsite Memphis, TN
Why we labeled it Onsite
Location field: "Memphis, TN" (not marked remote)
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.
SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage cost controls and control expenditures
Create pricing schedules for all meals
Source high-quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
Purchase and manage inventory
Enforce food quality
Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations
Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space
Cater company events as needed
Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceXSI employees to meet and share a meal
Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support the company and special events
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree in culinary arts
High volume production and catering experience
Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis
Ability to perform under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceXSI culture
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to relocate to Memphis, TN, if not already local
Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies and critical operations
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting base salary is $100,000 USD.
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI which includes comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
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