Executive Sous Chef

The Executive Sous Chef plays a vital role in the company, contributing directly to SpaceX’s success and historical milestones by overseeing teams in multiple outlets fueling the workforce overall and with a particular emphasis on the higher-end food experiences to 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 coordinates 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.

• →Follow, set, and enforce standards of operation in multiple kitchen outlets 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 their 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 staff 

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience; OR 6+ years of food industry experience in lieu of a culinary degree
• 2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility

• Culinary degree
• Food Managers Certification
• 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

• Valid Driver’s License
• 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 8 hours a day
• Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends
• Must participate in internal leadership and development training
• Must be willing to travel occasionally

• 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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.