Sous Chef - Memphis Memphis, TN

x; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement

Disability insurance

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Memphis seeks a skilled sous-chef to lead culinary operations, manage cost controls, create menus with seasonal items, source local ingredients, and ensure safety and quality.

The role requires 3+ years sous chef/culinary management, a high school diploma or equivalent, willingness to relocate to Memphis, and ability to coach staff. SpaceXAI offers comprehensive benefits and on-site cafe catering.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 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.
• 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 experience

High-volume production

Menu creation

Food safety

Culinary creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Starting base salary is $100,000 USD.

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 our total rewards package at SpaceXAI which includes comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

• 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 .