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. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Executive Sous Chef plays a vital role in the company, contributing directly to SpaceXSI's success and historical milestones by overseeing teams within multiple outlets, fueling the workforce overall, and with a particular emphasis on the higher-end food experiences for the company’s guests and/or VIPs. This individual works with the executive chef to conceptualize and oversee multiple outlets and services, ensure consistency across all offerings, and coordinate out-of-this-world employee engagement activities. This position requires a versatile set of restaurant industry skills, an imagination without bounds, and a lot of “can-do” attitude. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Follow, set, and enforce standards of operation in multiple kitchen outlet environments and service formats - Support executive chef and/or sous chef/s with operation, team development, and overall department in its entirety - Enforce both food and general workplace safety in all food services areas - Train staff on work planning materials, safety protocols, and health inspection guidelines - Oversee hiring and disciplinary decisions for their team, keeping in mind overall wellbeing of all food services - Coordinate successful openings of new outlets, with particular emphasis on VIP experiences - Continue operation of new outlets throughout the entirety of there existence once in regular day-to-day operation - Plan and meet cost per head targets at their site and/or outlets set by executive chef - Support hiring, development, retention and overall team management for all food service’s staff BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalency certificate - Culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience; or 6+ years of industry experience - 2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Culinary degree - Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook software - Experience in a corporate environment - Experience with high volume or batch cooking - Experience leading a group of 20 or more team members - Advanced knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe kitchen operations - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Kitchen and or dining area renovation/construction experience - Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.) - Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager level food handler certification - Able to stand for long periods of time – up to 10 hours a day - Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects - Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed - Must participate in internal leadership and development training - Must be willing to travel occasionally - Valid Drivers License - Valid Food Managers Certification COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Starting base salary is $120,000 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 . SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice .