About this role
Culinary professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a strong work ethic will find a unique environment supporting the team at xAI. The culinary department plays a direct supporting role for the broader organization, ensuring daily food preparation, inventory management, and kitchen operations run smoothly. Candidates who enjoy physical work, maintain high standards under pressure, and bring strong prioritization skills will fit well within this flat organizational structure.
Team members in this kitchen collaborate closely to oversee menu specifications, front-of-house food preparation, and safety standards in a high-volume setting. The ideal person is hands-on, communicates concisely with teammates, and adapts easily to demanding physical and scheduling requirements. Anyone joining this group contributes directly to daily operations while maintaining quality guidelines across all meal services.
What you will do
- Manage and monitor inventory levels and ingredients to ensure adequate kitchen supplies.
- Assist in establishing menu specifications for daily food preparation.
- Maintain quality by verifying that products are prepared according to established guidelines.
- Enforce food quality standards and ensure the safety of the physical kitchen and café space.
- Assist with and distribute work schedules for the culinary team.
- Oversee front-of-house food preparation activities.
What you need
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Possess a minimum of three years of restaurant or food service production experience.
- Meet physical demands including standing for up to 10 hours per day and walking up to 3 hours per day.
- Demonstrate the ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs unassisted, and push or pull up to 50lbs unassisted.
- Be capable of working overtime and weekends as needed.
- Fulfill ITAR compliance requirements as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Nice to have
- Sushi kitchen experience
- Degree in culinary arts
- High volume production and catering experience
- Proven ability to create innovative menus on a daily basis
- Creative spirit and ability to make the culinary experience part of the culture
Benefits
- Medical benefits depending on country of residence
Questions candidates ask
What is the pay rate for this position?
The hourly pay ranges from $32.5 to $35 USD.
What are the physical demands of the role?
Employees must be able to stand up to 10 hours per day, walk and sit up to 3 hours per day, and lift up to 25lbs unassisted.
Are benefits offered for this position?
Specific benefits vary by country, and depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits.
What are the citizenship or residency requirements?
Applicants must conform to U.S. Government export regulations by being a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations.