Sous Chef - Memphis

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 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 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 Excellent communication skills 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. 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 .  SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice .