Senior Sous Chef — Creative Menus & High-Volume Catering

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations within our facilities in Starbase, TX. You will manage cost controls, create pricing schedules, source ingredients, and plan menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creativity.

You will also oversee inventory, ensure food quality, and lead staff safety meetings. In this role you will cater company events, maintain a safe kitchen environment, and build a structure to deliver in-house catering for SpaceX employees and events, while

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Willing to relocate to Starbase, TX and travel up to 85% for critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures for meals.
• Create pricing schedules for all meals.
• Source high-quality ingredients with focus on local, sustainable, and organic items.
• Plan and create all menus with emphasis on seasonal items and creative choices.
• Purchase and manage inventory.
• Enforce food quality.
• Hold staff meetings for food safety and quality issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Under pressure

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree (preferred)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations within our facilities in Starbase, TX. You will manage cost controls, create pricing schedules, source ingredients, and plan menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creativity.

You will also oversee inventory, ensure food quality, and lead staff safety meetings. In this role you will cater company events, maintain a safe kitchen environment, and build a structure to deliver in-house catering for SpaceX employees and events, while