Sous Chef

SpaceXAI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI’s culinary team is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead high-volume food operations in Memphis. You will manage cost controls, source ingredients, and develop menus that align with our fast-paced, mission-driven culture.

This role requires 3+ years in culinary management, a high school diploma, and willingness to relocate to Memphis. You’ll collaborate with teammates to deliver fresh, sustainable meals and support special events and catering needs.

Qualifications

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

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
• 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 SpaceXAI employees to meet and share a meal
• Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support the company and special events

Skills

Sous chef

Culinary management

Menu development

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

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
• 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 SpaceXAI employees to meet and share a meal
• Build a structure to deliver in-house catering and support the 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
• Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceXAI culture

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to relocate to Memphis, TN, if not already local
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies and critical operations