Sous Chef

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  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 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience PREDERRED 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: Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral Ability to lift up to 25 lbs Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed 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. 

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.

SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon...