Hospitality Specialist

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is driving innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Our team is uniquely qualified, with leadership and staff from Space

X, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies, and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov, with backing from investors like Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, and others.

Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Varda has offices and a production facility for building, integrating, and testing our vehicles, equipment, and materials. We also have offices in Washington, DC, and Huntsville, AL (coming soon).

Join Varda and help create a vibrant in-space ecosystem.

Varda Space Industries seeks a highly motivated Hospitality Specialist to join our operations team. We value creative candidates who will enhance efficiency and operational tasks. This role offers growth and ownership opportunities within Varda’s hospitality domain and will shape our daily operations and employee experience.

The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, organizational management, and communication. Self-motivation, ingenuity, and the ability to work in a novel environment are essential.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at Varda
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to plan and execute food services
• Monitor quality and consistency of food products at service points
• Clean service equipment and dining areas
• Facilitate communication between janitorial staff and leadership
• Enforce proper food safety practices with staff
• Support ongoing staff development

• 3+ years of relevant hospitality experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Forklift operation experience is a plus

• Salary: $23-$27/hour
• This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
• Compensation depends on skills, education, experience, and performance

• Employees must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. and may have access to export-controlled items requiring a license. We hire only U.S. persons permitted to access such technology without an export license, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals.

• Collaborate with top professionals in the field
• Equity in a fully funded space startup with growth potential (excluding interns)
• 401(k) matching (excluding interns)
• Unlimited PTO (excluding interns)
• Health insurance, including vision and dental
• On-site lunch and snacks daily; dinners twice a week
• Maternity/Paternity leave (excluding interns)

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We evaluate candidates based on merit and qualifications without discrimination.

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