Banquet Chef: Lead High-Volume Events & Menu Mastery

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Prestigious events

Quality ingredients

Modern kitchen equipment

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Banquet Chef to lead the kitchen operations for events in Soweto. You will plan, prepare, and execute menus for weddings, galas, and corporate functions, ensuring top-quality presentation and taste for large-scale orders.

The role emphasizes menu development, food costing, inventory management, and strict adherence to food safety standards in a high-energy, collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef or in a similar high-volume culinary role.
• Strong knowledge of various culinary techniques and large-scale food production.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in menu development, food costing, and inventory management.
• Thorough understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute banquet menus for large-scale events.
• Manage the banquet kitchen operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, and training.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes.
• Control food costs, manage inventory, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Uphold stringent hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with the catering and events team to meet client requirements.

Skills

Banquet kitchen leadership

High-volume culinary

Team management

Menu development

Food costing

Inventory management

Food safety & sanitation

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Banquet Chef to lead the kitchen operations for events in Soweto. You will plan, prepare, and execute menus for weddings, galas, and corporate functions, ensuring top-quality presentation and taste for large-scale orders.

The role emphasizes menu development, food costing, inventory management, and strict adherence to food safety standards in a high-energy, collaborative kitchen environment.