Sous Chef

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision & dental

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Sous Chef to lead multiple outlets and elevate high-end dining experiences for employees and guests. You will collaborate with chefs to design menus, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure consistent quality across spaces.

Applicants should have 3+ years in sous chef or culinary management, strong leadership, and the ability to manage costs while mentoring staff. SpaceX offers robust benefits, stock opportunities, and a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures
• Create pricing schedules for all meals
• Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
• Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
• Purchase and manage inventory
• Enforce food quality
• Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations
• Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space
• Cater company events as needed
• Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal
• Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Creative spirit

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

SpaceX 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 SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SOUS CHEF

The Sous Chef plays a vital role in the company, contributing directly to SpaceX'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 chefs 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

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures
• Create pricing schedules for all meals
• Source high quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
• Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
• Purchase and manage inventory
• Enforce food quality
• Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations
• Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space
• Cater company events as needed
• Create a pleasant and fun environment for SpaceX employees to meet and share a meal
• Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support company and special events

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in culinary arts
• High volume production and catering experience
• Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX culture

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to carry large, heavy items unassisted (up to 25lbs)
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods - up to 8-12 hours a day
• Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects through entire shift
• Must be able to work all shifts and available for extended hours, weekends and holiday(s) as needed
• Must participate in internal leadership and development training

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with