Sous Chef — High-Volume, Creative Catering Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee multiple outlets, lead culinary teams, and drive high-end food experiences for employees and VIPs. You will partner with chefs to design menus, manage cost controls, source ingredients, and ensure safety and quality across all outlets.

The role emphasizes culinary leadership, menu development, and hands-on execution in a high-paced environment with opportunities for catering and special events.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Creative thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and control expenditures
• Create pricing schedules for all meals
• Source high quality ingredients with focus on local, sustainable items
• Plan and create all menus with seasonal items and creative choices
• Purchase and manage inventory
• Enforce food quality
• Hold staff meetings for food safety, quality issues, and innovations
• Ensure safety of kitchen and cafe spaces
• 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 events

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Creative thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Degree in culinary arts

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee multiple outlets, lead culinary teams, and drive high-end food experiences for employees and VIPs. You will partner with chefs to design menus, manage cost controls, source ingredients, and ensure safety and quality across all outlets.

The role emphasizes culinary leadership, menu development, and hands-on execution in a high-paced environment with opportunities for catering and special events.