Banqueting Chef - Conference Centre

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team meals

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Banqueting Chef for a leading conference and events venue in Rustenburg. You will oversee catering for corporate functions, weddings, and private gatherings, managing high-volume production while maintaining quality and service standards.

Work with the events planning team to create bespoke menus and ensure flawless day-of execution. The role offers professional development, a dynamic work environment, and competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in banqueting or large-scale event catering.
• Proficiency in a variety of cooking styles and techniques suitable for large groups.
• Knowledge of food costing and inventory management principles.
• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for banquets and events, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
• Manage kitchen operations during events, including staff supervision and workflow coordination.
• Collaborate with the Banqueting Manager on menu creation and customization for client needs.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Oversee inventory, stock rotation, and cost control for banqueting supplies.

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

About the Role

A leading conference and events venue in Rustenburg is seeking a dedicated Banqueting Chef to oversee the preparation and execution of catering for a wide array of events. This role requires a versatile chef capable of managing high-volume production while maintaining exceptional quality and service standards for corporate functions, weddings, and private gatherings. You will work closely with the events planning team to create bespoke menus and ensure seamless execution on the day of the event. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef looking to make a significant impact in the event catering sector of the North West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for banquets and events, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
• Manage kitchen operations during events, including staff supervision and workflow coordination.
• Collaborate with the Banqueting Manager on menu creation and customization for client needs.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Oversee inventory, stock rotation, and cost control for banqueting supplies.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in banqueting or large-scale event catering.
• Proficiency in a variety of cooking styles and techniques suitable for large groups.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Knowledge of food costing and inventory management principles.
• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflective of experience.
• Opportunity to work at a premier event venue in Rustenburg .
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A dynamic work environment with diverse catering challenges.
• Team meals provided during shifts.