Executive Chef: VIP Dining & Multi-Outlets Leader

Pantera Capital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VIP dining experiences

Multi-outlet exposure

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Memphis, TN is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee multiple kitchen outlets, drive high-end dining experiences for guests and VIPs, and ensure consistency across all offerings with a focus on hospitality and innovation. You will lead a diverse culinary team, set standards, manage cost per head, mentor staff, and coordinate openings with executive leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This is a hands-on role demanding initiative and excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow, set, and enforce standards of operation in multiple kitchen outlet 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 there 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 services' staff

Skills

Excellent communication

Team leadership 20+

High volume/batch cooking

Kitchen safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary degree

High school diploma

Tools

Outlook

Job description

SpaceXAI in Memphis, TN is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee multiple kitchen outlets, drive high-end dining experiences for guests and VIPs, and ensure consistency across all offerings with a focus on hospitality and innovation. You will lead a diverse culinary team, set standards, manage cost per head, mentor staff, and coordinate openings with executive leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

This is a hands-on role demanding initiative and excellence.