Executive Chef - High-End Catering - Remote

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Flexible schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead remote culinary operations for high-end catering events. You will design innovative menus, oversee virtual kitchens, manage food costs, and ensure top-tier quality from a home base, serving Kimberley and beyond.

The ideal candidate has a track record in fine dining or luxury catering, strong leadership, and comfort managing distributed teams and suppliers through digital collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of culinary experience with 5+ years in executive roles in fine dining or luxury catering.
• Strong menu development and presentation skills for high-end events.
• Proven leadership and remote team management abilities.
• Solid understanding of food costing, procurement, and inventory control.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools for distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design exquisite menus for elite catering events with emphasis on seasonality and presentation.
• Lead and mentor remote culinary professionals, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and procurement across distributed operations.
• Maintain rigorous food safety and sanitation standards for all activities.
• Coordinate with event planning and client relations to align culinary visions with expectations.
• Drive culinary innovation and research new techniques and trends.
• Oversee virtual kitchen operations and coordination between remote chefs and suppliers.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the culinary division and growth opportunities.
• Ensure consistent, exceptional quality across all events and locations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Remote team mgmt

Food safety

Education

Bachelor in Culinary Arts

Tools

Culinary software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a premier provider of bespoke culinary experiences for exclusive events, is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead their remote culinary operations. This is a fully remote, high-impact role where you will be responsible for the creative direction and operational excellence of all culinary offerings. You will design innovative, high-end menus, oversee virtual kitchen operations and remote chefs, manage food costs, ensure impeccable quality standards, and develop new culinary concepts that cater to a discerning clientele. The ideal candidate is a culinary visionary with a proven track record in fine dining or luxury catering, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a distributed team environment. You will leverage technology to collaborate with event planners, manage supply chains and guide culinary execution across various event locations, all from your home base. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a growing brand and deliver world-class gastronomic experiences without the need for a physical office. We are looking for a chef who is passionate about innovation, committed to excellence, and adept at managing culinary operations in a remote setting. Your creativity and expertise will be the driving force behind our client's reputation for sophisticated and memorable catering in **Kimberley** and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute exquisite menus for high-end catering events, focusing on seasonality, quality ingredients, and presentation.
• Lead and mentor a team of remote culinary professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and procurement processes, optimizing for quality and efficiency across distributed operations.
• Develop and maintain rigorous food safety and sanitation standards for all culinary activities.
• Collaborate closely with event planning and client relations teams to ensure culinary visions align with client expectations.
• Drive culinary innovation, researching new techniques, ingredients, and menu trends to keep offerings fresh and exciting.
• Oversee virtual kitchen operations, ensuring seamless coordination between remote chefs, suppliers, and event execution teams.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the culinary division, identifying opportunities for growth and service enhancement.
• Ensure consistency and exceptional quality in all dishes served, regardless of event location or scale.
• Maintain strong relationships with high-quality food suppliers and purveyors to secure the best ingredients for **Kimberley** events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 5 years in an Executive Chef or Head Chef role within fine dining or luxury catering.
• Demonstrated expertise in menu development, culinary artistry, and sophisticated food presentation.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide remote culinary staff.
• Strong understanding of food costing, inventory management, and procurement strategies.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, particularly in a remote context.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools and culinary management software.
• A Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.
• Passion for innovation and a commitment to delivering unparalleled culinary experiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment offering ultimate flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and culinary exploration.
• Home office and technology stipend.
• Chance to lead the culinary direction of a prestigious and growing catering company.
• Work with exclusive clients and create unforgettable dining experiences.
• Be at the forefront of remote culinary management innovation.
• Contribute significantly to the success and brand of the organization in **Northern Cape**.