Join SpaceX as a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and create innovative menus for employees.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High school
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Joblaze summary
The Sous Chef at SpaceX is responsible for managing kitchen operations, including menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and inventory control, while ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. Candidates should have at least three years of culinary management experience, with a strong emphasis on creativity and high-volume catering. This role is well-suited for individuals who thrive under pressure and possess excellent communication skills, contributing to a vibrant culinary culture within the company. The position may require significant travel to various SpaceX locations.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 18 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from SpaceX's career page.
- SpaceX has 2314 other open roles including Full Stack Software Engineer, Internal Systems, Electrical Engineer, Launch Infrastructure (Starship), Build Reliability Engineer (Starship).
Quick facts
- Is the Sous Chef - Moon Corps role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Sous Chef - Moon Corps role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sous Chef - Moon Corps role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SOUS CHEF - MOON CORPS
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 SpaceX 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
- Excellent communication skills
- Possess a creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the SpaceX culture
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to relocate to Starbase, TX and travel to remote Moon Corps sites on critical projects (up to 85% travel)
- Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies and critical operations
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.