Sous Chef

• →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 the safety of the physical kitchen and café space
• →Cater company events as needed
• →Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal
• →Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience

• Degree in culinary arts 
• High volume production and catering experience 
• Proven ability to create innovative menus daily
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX culture

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

• 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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