Executive Sous Chef - Memphis at xAI

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ABOUT THE ROLE:</span></h3> <div>The Executive Sous Chef plays a vital role in the company, contributing directly to SpaceXAI’s success and historical milestones by overseeing teams within multiple outlets, fueling the workforce overall, and with a particular emphasis on the higher-end food experiences for the company’s guests and/or VIPs. This individual works with the executive chef to conceptualize and oversee multiple outlets and services, ensure consistency across all offerings, and coordinate out-of-this-world employee engagement activities. This position requires a versatile set of restaurant industry skills, an imagination without bounds, and a lot of “can-do” attitude.</div> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Follow, set, and enforce standards of operation in multiple kitchen outlet environments and service formats</li> <li>Support executive chef and/or sous chef/s with operation, team development, and overall department in its entirety</li> <li>Enforce both food and general workplace safety in all food services areas</li> <li>Train staff on work planning materials, safety protocols, and health inspection guidelines</li> <li>Oversee hiring and disciplinary decisions for their team, keeping in mind overall wellbeing of all food services</li> <li>Coordinate successful openings of new outlets, with particular emphasis on VIP experiences</li> <li>Continue operation of new outlets throughout the entirety of there existence once in regular day-to-day operation</li> <li>Plan and meet cost per head targets at their site and/or outlets set by executive chef</li> <li>Support hiring, development, retention and overall team management for all food service’s staff</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li> <li>Culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience; or 6+ years of industry experience</li> <li>2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Culinary degree</li> <li>Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook software</li> <li>Experience in a corporate environment</li> <li>Experience with high volume or batch cooking</li> <li>Experience leading a group of 20 or more team members</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe kitchen operations</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li> </ul> <h3><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Kitchen and or dining area renovation/construction experience</li> <li>Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)</li> <li>Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager level food handler certification</li> <li>Able to stand for long periods of time – up to 10 hours a day</li> <li>Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects</li> <li>Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed</li> <li>Must participate in internal leadership and development training</li> <li>Must be willing to travel occasionally</li> <li>Valid Drivers License</li> <li>Valid Food Managers Certification</li> </ul> <h3><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:</strong></h3> <p>Starting base salary is $120,000 USD.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 &amp; long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.</p> <h3><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>.&nbsp;</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our </em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>