Executive Chef: VIP Dining & Multi-Outlet Leadership

SpaceXSI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short & long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Other discounts and perks

Job summary

SpaceXSI is seeking an Executive Chef to lead multiple kitchen outlets, coordinating VIP experiences and high-end dining for guests and staff across outlets. You will align with executive leadership to ensure consistency, quality, and an imaginative approach to food service across all venues.

Required are a culinary degree or substantial industry experience, multi-outlet operation background, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.
• ServSafe/equivalent manager-level food handler certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow, set, and enforce standards of operation in multiple kitchen outlets and service formats.
• Support executive chef and/or sous chef with operation, team development, and overall department.
• Enforce food and workplace safety in all food services areas.
• Train staff on work planning, safety protocols, and health inspection guidelines.
• Oversee hiring and disciplinary decisions for their team with wellbeing in mind.
• Coordinate openings of new outlets, with emphasis on VIP experiences.
• Ensure ongoing operation of outlets in regular day-to-day activity.
• Meet cost per head targets at site and/or outlets set by executive chef.
• Support hiring, development, retention and overall team management for all food service staff.

Skills

Leadership (20+ team members)

Communication skills

High-volume cooking

Education

Culinary degree

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

SpaceXSI is seeking an Executive Chef to lead multiple kitchen outlets, coordinating VIP experiences and high-end dining for guests and staff across outlets. You will align with executive leadership to ensure consistency, quality, and an imaginative approach to food service across all venues.

Required are a culinary degree or substantial industry experience, multi-outlet operation background, and strong leadership.