Banquet Chef

BANQUET CHEF

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Extreme owner of all catering needs for events requiring a custom food experience
• Manage cost controls and control expenditures
• Assist existing food service outlets when executing large events
• Create, promote, and develop the catering team
• 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
• 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
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and other food service leaders such as catering lead or Hospitality Manager
• Create pricing schedules for all meals

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory role as banquet chef or sous chef

PREDERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in culinary arts 
• High volume production and catering experience 
• Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and energize a diverse team of culinary professionals
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to function under time constraints, expedite and meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Ability to support an environment of team member growth and development
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:     

Pay range:      

Banquet Chef: $97,500.00 - $115,000.00/per year          

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.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.