Executive Sous Chef — VIP & Multi‑Outlet Dining

SpaceXAI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee multiple kitchen outlets, elevating high‑end experiences for guests and VIPs. You will partner with the executive chef to ensure consistency across offerings, lead operations, and drive employee engagement through a hands‑on, results‑oriented approach.

The role requires a culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience (or 6+ years) with 2+ years in multi‑outlet settings; strong communication and leadership are essential.

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 service’s staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Staff development

Safety compliance

Operational planning

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Driver's license

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee multiple kitchen outlets, elevating high‑end experiences for guests and VIPs. You will partner with the executive chef to ensure consistency across offerings, lead operations, and drive employee engagement through a hands‑on, results‑oriented approach.

The role requires a culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience (or 6+ years) with 2+ years in multi‑outlet settings; strong communication and leadership are essential.