Executive Sous Chef

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead multiple kitchen outlets and elevate high-end experiences for our guests and VIPs. Working with the executive chef, you will oversee concepts, maintain consistency, and drive staff excellence across services.

You will train staff, enforce food safety standards, and manage hiring and performance. The role requires a flexible, travel-ready leader capable of scaling operations for new outlets and peak demand periods.

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.
• Must have or be able to obtain ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager level food handler certification.

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 materials, safety protocols, and health inspection guidelines.
• Oversee hiring and disciplinary decisions for their team and VIP experiences.
• Coordinate openings of new outlets and ensure ongoing regular operation.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Staff training

Communication

Safety protocols

High-volume cooking

Culinary leadership

Mult-outlet operation

ServSafe certification

Education

Culinary degree

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

The Executive Sous Chef plays a vital role in the company, contributing directly to the company’s success and historical milestones by overseeing teams in multiple outlets fueling the workforce overall and with a particular emphasis on the higher-end food experiences to the company’s guests and/or VIPs. This individual works with the executive chef to conceptualize and oversee multiple outlets and services, ensure consistency across all offerings, and coordinates out-of-this-world employee engagement activities. This position requires a versatile set of restaurant industry skills, an imagination without bounds and a lot of “can-do” attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow, set, and enforce standards of operation in multiple kitchen outlets 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 service’s staff

BASIC 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Culinary degree

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook software

• Experience in a corporate environment

• Experience with high volume or batch cooking

• Experience leading a group of 20 or more team members

• Advanced knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe kitchen operations

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Kitchen and or dining area renovation/construction experience

• Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)

• Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager level food handler certification

• Able to stand for long periods of time – up to 8 hours a day

• Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects

• Must be able to work all shifts and available for extended hours and/or weekends

• Must participate in internal leadership and development training

• Must be willing to travel occasionally

• Valid Drivers License

• Valid Food Managers Certification

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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