Executive Chef: Multi-Outlet & VIP Dining Lead

SpaceXAI; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Palo Alto is seeking an Executive Chef to lead multiple kitchen outlets, ensuring consistency across all menus and VIP experiences. You will collaborate with the executive chef to design concepts, oversee daily operations, and drive high standards in food service for our workforce and guests.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, 4+ years in kitchens, multi-outlet leadership, strong safety knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience; or 6+ years of industry experience
• 2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility
• Kitchen and/or dining area renovation/construction experience
• Must have ServSafe/equivalent manager level certification
• Able to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Willing to travel occasionally
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Food Managers Certification

Responsibilities

• Follow, set, and enforce standards of operation in multiple kitchen outlets environments and service formats
• Support executive chef and/or sous chef with operation, team development, and overall department
• Enforce food and workplace safety across all areas
• Train staff on planning materials, safety protocols, and health inspection guidelines
• Oversee hiring and disciplinary decisions for their team
• Coordinate successful openings of new outlets, with focus on VIP experiences
• Continue operation of new outlets in regular day-to-day operation
• Plan and meet cost per head targets set by executive chef
• Support hiring, development, retention and team management for all food service staff

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Staff development

Safety compliance

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office & Outlook

Job description

SpaceXAI in Palo Alto is seeking an Executive Chef to lead multiple kitchen outlets, ensuring consistency across all menus and VIP experiences. You will collaborate with the executive chef to design concepts, oversee daily operations, and drive high standards in food service for our workforce and guests.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, 4+ years in kitchens, multi-outlet leadership, strong safety knowledge, and excellent communication.