Executive Culinary Leader — Multi-Site, High-Volume Dining

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple outlets, driving standards, safety, and efficiency. You will partner with senior leaders to scale services, manage high-volume dining, catering, and special events, and influence strategic menu development.

The role demands strong financial acumen, staff development, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-security environment, with 24/7 operations support as needed.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and 10+ years of progressive industry experience (including kitchen leadership)
• Experience managing multi-outlet operations with large teams and high-volume service
• Strong financial acumen, costing, inventory, and vendor management

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold standards of operation across multiple kitchen environments and service formats.
• Lead food safety, sanitation, allergen control, and health audits for all sites.
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop culinary staff (teams of 80+) and manage performance.
• Coordinate openings of new outlets, and ensure multi-site consistency and scale.
• Own financial planning, inventory, purchasing, and cost targets for food and labor.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Allergen control

Menu development

Cost control

Team management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory/POS software

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across multiple outlets, driving standards, safety, and efficiency. You will partner with senior leaders to scale services, manage high-volume dining, catering, and special events, and influence strategic menu development.

The role demands strong financial acumen, staff development, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-security environment, with 24/7 operations support as needed.