Sushi Sous Chef — High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Innovation

SpaceX Super Intelligence; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXSI is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a role focused on kitchen inventory and food preparation setup.

You will oversee inventory levels, assist with menu specifications, and help maintain high quality standards while ensuring safety in the kitchen and cafe space. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3+ years in restaurant/food service production, with sushi kitchen experience and a passion for creative, high-volume catering.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of restaurant/food service production.
• Sushi kitchen 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceXSI culture.

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

Communication

Pressure handling

Creative culinary

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Degree in culinary arts

Job description

SpaceXSI is seeking a Jr. Sous Chef to join our culinary team in a role focused on kitchen inventory and food preparation setup.

You will oversee inventory levels, assist with menu specifications, and help maintain high quality standards while ensuring safety in the kitchen and cafe space. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 3+ years in restaurant/food service production, with sushi kitchen experience and a passion for creative, high-volume catering.