Role at a glance
- Salary
- $100K – $165K/yr
- Location
- Palo Alto, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience; or 6+ years of industry experience
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Visa support
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident...
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Role Summary
The Executive Chef oversees teams across multiple kitchen outlets and service formats, with emphasis on higher-end food experiences for company guests and VIPs. The role supports the executive chef in developing outlets and services, maintaining consistency across offerings, and coordinating employee engagement activities.
What You'll Do
- Set and enforce standards of operation across multiple kitchen outlets and service formats.
- Support the executive chef and sous chefs with operations, team development, and department management.
- Enforce food and workplace safety standards in food service areas.
- Train staff on work planning materials, safety protocols, and health inspection guidelines.
- Oversee hiring and disciplinary decisions for the team.
- Coordinate openings of new outlets, particularly VIP experiences, and continue their operation after opening.
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View full postingQualifications
Basic qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; a culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience or 6+ years of industry experience; 2+ years in a multi-outlet operation facility; kitchen or dining area renovation/construction experience; ServSafe or equivalent manager-level food handler certification; a valid food manager certification; and a valid driver’s license. The role also requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, stand for up to 8 hours, perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting, work all shifts and extended hours or weekends, participate in internal leadership and development training, and travel occasionally.
Required
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience; or 6+ years of industry experience
- 2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility
- Kitchen and or dining area renovation/construction experience
- Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)
- ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager level food handler certification
- Valid Food Managers Certification
- Valid Drivers License
Preferred
- Culinary degree
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook software
- Experience in a corporate environment
- Experience with high volume or batch cooking
- Experience leading a group of 20 or more team members
- Advanced knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe kitchen operations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Original job description
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Original job description
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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.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Executive Chef plays a vital role in the company, contributing directly to SpaceXAI’s success and historical milestones by overseeing teams in multiple outlets fueling the workforce overall and with a particular emphasis on the higher-end food experiences to 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 coordinates 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow, set, and enforce standards of operation in multiple kitchen outlets environments and service formats
- Support executive chef and/or sous chef/s with operation, team development, and overall department in its entirety
- Enforce both food and general workplace safety in all food services areas
- Train staff on work planning materials, safety protocols, and health inspection guidelines
- Oversee hiring and disciplinary decisions for their team, keeping in mind overall wellbeing of all food services
- Coordinate successful openings of new outlets, with particular emphasis on VIP experiences
- Continue operation of new outlets throughout the entirety of there existence once in regular day-to-day operation
- Plan and meet cost per head targets at their site and/or outlets set by executive chef
- Support hiring, development, retention and overall team management for all food service’s staff
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Culinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience; or 6+ years of industry experience
- 2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility
- Kitchen and or dining area renovation/construction experience
- Ability to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)
- Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager level food handler certification
- Able to stand for long periods of time – up to 8 hours a day
- Able to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
- Must be able to work all shifts and available for extended hours and/or weekends
- Must participate in internal leadership and development training
- Must be willing to travel occasionally
- Valid Drivers License
- Valid Food Managers Certification
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Culinary degree
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook software
- Experience in a corporate environment
- Experience with high volume or batch cooking
- Experience leading a group of 20 or more team members
- Advanced knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe kitchen operations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
$100,000 - $165,000 USD
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXAI, which also includes equity, 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.
About the company
xAI
Large Enterprise
xAI is a cutting-edge technology company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions to enhance human capabilities and optimize decision-making processes. Founded by a team of leading experts in AI and machine learning, xAI aims to address complex challenges across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and transportation. By prioritizing ethical AI development, the company is committed to creating innovative tools that empower organizations to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence while ensuring transparency and accountability.
xAI is a cutting-edge technology company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions to enhance human capabilities and optimize decision-making processes. Founded by a team of leading experts in AI and machine learning, xAI aims to address complex challenges across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and transportation. By prioritizing ethical AI development, the company is committed to creating innovative tools that empower organizations to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence while ensuring transparency and accountability.