29th October 2026 – (Palo Alto) SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, has posted a vacancy for a sushi chef in Palo Alto, California, offering an hourly wage of between US$32.50 and US$35, roughly HK$254 to HK$275. The advertisement specifies that applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents in line with compliance rules for American aerospace firms.
The listing outlines baseline requirements of a high school diploma or above and at least three years’ experience in a restaurant or culinary role. Preferred qualifications include prior work in a sushi kitchen, a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and the ability to devise creative daily menus. The role also carries demanding physical expectations, including standing for up to ten hours per day, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds for around two hours, lifting 25 pounds for two hours or more and kneeling or squatting for as long as six hours.
Based on the stated pay band, a ten‑hour day would yield a minimum of US$325 before tax. The posting has circulated on social media, prompting speculation that the position could be linked to data collection for sushi‑making robots, as well as questions about the rigorous physical criteria. The company has not commented on the online conjecture, and the recruitment remains open according to the advertisement details.