Culinary Lead & Menu Innovator (High-Volume Kitchen)

Xai; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in Memphis. This role emphasizes cost controls, menu planning, sourcing ingredients, and maintaining high food quality in a dynamic, on-site kitchen and café space.

Ideal candidates will bring 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Will relocate to Memphis, TN if not local, with opportunities to lead catering for company events.

Qualifications

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

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 SpaceXAI employees to meet and share a meal.
• Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support the company and special events.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Curiosity/initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in Memphis. This role emphasizes cost controls, menu planning, sourcing ingredients, and maintaining high food quality in a dynamic, on-site kitchen and café space.

Ideal candidates will bring 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Will relocate to Memphis, TN if not local, with opportunities to lead catering for company events.