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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 10 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
The Senior Executive Chef at SpaceX is responsible for overseeing culinary operations that support the workforce, including managing multiple outlets and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. This role involves financial planning, menu creation, and coordination of catering for special events, while also leading a large team and driving sustainability practices. The chef will work closely with various departments to ensure operational efficiency and support for 24/7 needs.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Culinary degree and 10+ years of progressive industry experience (including kitchen leadership); or 12+ years of industry experience in lieu of a degree
- Ability to carry large/heavy items unassisted (up to 25 lbs.)
- Must have or be able to obtain a ServSafe (or equivalent state-recognized) manager-level food handler certification
- Able to stand for long periods (up to 8+ hours) and perform frequent bending, stooping, and lifting
- Must be able to work weekends and surge events as needed to support 24/7 operations
Nice to have
- Culinary arts degree or bachelor’s in food service/hospitality management
- Experience managing dynamic culinary operations exceeding $40 million annualized with 6+ outlets
- Experience in multi-outlet resorts, hotels, large private clubs, and/or elevated food services operations
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of 80+ and managing kitchen operations at scale
- Strong financial acumen (costing, inventory, P&L, vendor contracts)
Worth weighing
- The role requires extensive experience in high-volume culinary operations and leadership, which may be demanding for less experienced candidates.
- No specific salary or benefits are mentioned in the posting, which may be a consideration for applicants.
- The position involves working extended hours and weekends, which may affect work-life balance.
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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