Sous Chef

SpaceX • Bastrop, TX

420d • $70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Sous Chef at SpaceX plays a vital role in the culinary department, overseeing daily menu planning and execution across various service locations. This position involves collaboration with staff and leaders to design and implement offerings, manage new service openings, and cater special events. The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring food quality, managing inventory, and creating a pleasant dining environment for SpaceX employees, all while aligning culinary operations with the organization's mission.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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 company and special events

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED