Sushi Sous Chef — High-Volume Kitchen & Inventories

Maven Ventures; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef to oversee kitchen inventory and assist in food preparation setup. The role emphasizes maintaining product quality and safety, while supporting schedules and front-of-house prep in a fast-paced culinary environment.

Candidates should bring 3+ years in food production, a high school diploma, and sushi kitchen experience or culinary arts training. This position requires overtime and weekend availability and includes hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 3+ years of restaurant/food service production.
• Degree in culinary arts preferred.
• Sushi kitchen experience preferred.
• High volume production and catering experience.
• Ability to create innovative menus daily.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor inventory levels and ingredients
• Assist in establishing menu specifications
• Maintain quality by ensuring products are prepared according to guidelines
• Enforce food quality
• Ensure safety of physical kitchen and café space
• Assist with and distribute work schedules
• Oversee front-of-house food preparation

Skills

Sushi kitchen experience

Excellent communication skills

Able to create innovative menus daily

High volume production and catering

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Degree in culinary arts

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef to oversee kitchen inventory and assist in food preparation setup. The role emphasizes maintaining product quality and safety, while supporting schedules and front-of-house prep in a fast-paced culinary environment.

Candidates should bring 3+ years in food production, a high school diploma, and sushi kitchen experience or culinary arts training. This position requires overtime and weekend availability and includes hourly compensation.