Banquet Chef

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a skilled Banquet Chef to lead large-scale event catering operations. You will oversee banquet cooking, develop menus, and manage a kitchen team to deliver exceptional experiences for high-volume events.

The role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and safety standards. You will be part of a reputable catering company and have opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef or similar role in high-volume catering.
• Strong knowledge of banquet cooking techniques and large-scale food production.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in menu costing and inventory management.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and cooking of all food for banquets and large events.
• Develop and execute creative, high-quality banquet menus with the catering manager.
• Manage and train the banquet kitchen staff, ensuring high performance and adherence to standards.
• Maintain strict control over food quality, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations in the kitchen.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control for the banquet kitchen operations.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Team leadership

High-volume catering

Menu costing

Inventory management

Pressure handling

Education

Culinary qualifications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Banquet Chef to lead their large-scale event catering operations in Upington . You will be responsible for preparing high-quality food for banquets and large events, managing the banquet kitchen team, and ensuring consistent standards of excellence. This role requires creativity, efficiency, and the ability to work under pressure to deliver exceptional culinary experiences for a high volume of guests. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in banquet or large-scale catering and is passionate about creating memorable dining moments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and cooking of all food for banquets and large events.
• Develop and execute creative, high-quality banquet menus in collaboration with the catering manager.
• Manage and train the banquet kitchen staff, ensuring high performance and adherence to standards.
• Maintain strict control over food quality, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations in the kitchen.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control for the banquet kitchen operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef or similar role in high-volume catering.
• Strong knowledge of banquet cooking techniques and large-scale food production.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work efficiently under pressure.
• Proficiency in menu costing and inventory management.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to showcase culinary talent at significant events.
• Be part of a reputable and successful catering company.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.