Culinary Event Lead: Menu Craft & On-Site Execution

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based incentives

Health benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Culinary Event Specialist for a premier event management and catering company based in Welkom, Free State. This role blends culinary artistry with event coordination to design and execute high-quality catering experiences for diverse clients.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in culinary arts, strong organizational skills, and expertise in menu development. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required to deliver flawless on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in culinary arts, menu development, and event catering.
• Strong project management and multi-event coordination skills.
• Familiar with HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative, customized menus based on client requirements and themes.
• Oversee culinary aspects from menu costing to ingredient sourcing.
• Coordinate kitchen operations to ensure timely food production.
• Manage catering logistics, setup, staffing, and service flow.
• Liaise with clients to align vision and expectations.
• Site visits and pre-event planning.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Supervise on-site catering staff during events.
• Collaborate with planners and vendors for cohesive events.

Skills

Menu development

Event coordination

Client relationship management

Creativity

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Culinary Event Specialist for a premier event management and catering company based in Welkom, Free State. This role blends culinary artistry with event coordination to design and execute high-quality catering experiences for diverse clients.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in culinary arts, strong organizational skills, and expertise in menu development. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required to deliver flawless on-site execution.