Sous Chef - Memphis

Xai; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in Memphis. This role emphasizes cost controls, menu planning, sourcing ingredients, and maintaining high food quality in a dynamic, on-site kitchen and café space.

Ideal candidates will bring 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. Will relocate to Memphis, TN if not local, with opportunities to lead catering for company events.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Curiosity/initiative

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
• 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 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 pressureExcellent communication skills
• 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

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