Banquet & Event Chef - Lead High-Volume Menus & Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington seeks an experienced Banquet and Event Chef to lead the catering division for diverse events. You will head menu development, food prep, and team leadership while ensuring exceptional quality and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes high-volume production, impeccable standards, and collaboration with the events team to deliver memorable culinary experiences at a premier venue in the Northern Cape. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as Banquet Chef or Event Chef in high-volume catering.
• Strong leadership and staff development ability.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, sanitation and hygiene.
• Inventory control, food costing and budget management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Creative menu development and presentation skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute menus for banquets and catered events with variety and quality.
• Mentor and manage the banquet kitchen team to foster high performance.
• Ensure all dishes meet top quality, taste and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including production, inventory and ordering.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with events team to tailor menus to client requests.
• Control food costs and manage kitchen expenses within budget.
• Ensure efficient workflow and timely banquet service.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and a safe, organized work environment.
• Contribute to menu innovation and expand catering offerings.

Skills

Menu planning

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

High-volume catering

Time management

Job description

Placements24 in Upington seeks an experienced Banquet and Event Chef to lead the catering division for diverse events. You will head menu development, food prep, and team leadership while ensuring exceptional quality and client satisfaction.

The role emphasizes high-volume production, impeccable standards, and collaboration with the events team to deliver memorable culinary experiences at a premier venue in the Northern Cape. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.