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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.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nFollow, set, and enforce standards of operation in multiple kitchen outlets environments and service formats\n\nSupport executive chef and/or sous chef/s with operation, team development, and overall department in its entirety\n\nEnforce both food and general workplace safety in all food services areas\n\nTrain staff on work planning materials, safety protocols, and health inspection guidelines\n\nOversee hiring and disciplinary decisions for their team, keeping in mind overall wellbeing of all food services\n\nCoordinate successful openings of new outlets, with particular emphasis on VIP experiences\n\nContinue operation of new outlets throughout the entirety of there existence once in regular day-to-day operation\n\nPlan and meet cost per head targets at their site and/or outlets set by executive chef\n\nSupport hiring, development, retention and overall team management for all food service’s staff\n\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\n\nHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate\n\nCulinary degree and 4+ years of industry experience; or 6+ years of industry experience\n\n2+ years of experience in a multi-outlet operation facility\n\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE\n\nCulinary degree\n\nProficiency in use of Microsoft Office and Outlook software\n\nExperience in a corporate environment\n\nExperience with high volume or batch cookingExperience leading a group of 20 or more team members\n\nAdvanced knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe kitchen operations\n\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS\n\nKitchen and or dining area renovation/construction experience\n\nAbility to carry large heavy items, such as dishes in tubs or trays unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)\n\nMust have or be able to obtain a ServSafe/equivalent state-recognized manager level food handler certification\n\nAble to stand for long periods of time – up to 8 hours a day\n\nAble to perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects\n\nMust be able to work all shifts and available for extended hours and/or weekends\n\nMust participate in internal leadership and development training\n\nMust be willing to travel occasionally\n\nValid Drivers License\n\nValid Food Managers Certification\n\nTo 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 .\n\nSpaceX 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.\n\nApplicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s ... or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out toEEOCompliance@spacex.com .\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Space Exploration Technologies","rawCompany":"space exploration technologies","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T03:24:58.232Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-1011.00","title":"Chefs and Head Cooks","slug":"chefs-and-head-cooks"},{"code":"35-2019.00","title":"Cooks, All Other","slug":"cooks-all-other"},{"code":"35-2014.00","title":"Cooks, Restaurant","slug":"cooks-restaurant"}],"industries":[{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Executive Chef","description":"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. 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