Sous Chef

Xai
Memphis, TN
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior culinary professionals who prioritize innovation and hands-on leadership in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of culinary management experience and a creative menu development background
    — “3+ years of sous chef or culinary management experience
  • Individuals who thrive in a flat organizational structure and value direct contribution to company mission
    — “Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence
  • Professionals who can sustain high volume production and manage inventory with precision
    — “High volume production and catering experience

Things to consider

  • Relocation to Memphis is required if not already local, which may impact flexibility for some candidates
    — “Must be willing to relocate to Memphis, TN, if not already local
  • The role demands 24/7 on-call availability, which could affect work-life balance
    — “Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for emergencies and critical operations

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with seasonal and creative menu planning in your resume and interview responses
    — “Plan and create all menus with an emphasis on seasonal items and creative menu choices
  • Emphasize your track record in sourcing local, sustainable, and organic ingredients
    — “Source high-quality ingredients with a focus on local, sustainable, and organic items
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • created innovative menus
  • managed kitchen operations efficiently
  • delivered high-quality catering services
Typical background
sous chef or culinary management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Menu PlanningInventory ManagementFood SafetyCateringTeam Management

Preferred

Innovative Menu CreationHigh Volume Production

Stack & domain

Culinary ArtsCommunicationCreativityFood Service

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

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

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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