Banqueting & Events Chef - Creative, High-Volume Menus

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Accommodation assistance

Premium ingredients & equipment

Professional development

Staff discounts

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Banqueting & Events Chef role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will design and execute menus for weddings, conferences, and private functions, delivering exceptional cuisine and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in banqueting and large-scale catering, formal culinary training, and strong cost-control skills. You will lead a dynamic kitchen, mentor staff, and ensure food safety and timely service for high-profile events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in banqueting and large-scale event catering.
• Formal culinary training or recognized qualification.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, global cuisines, and presentation.
• Experience managing kitchen staff and scheduling.
• Proficiency in food costing, inventory control and waste management.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-quality menus for banquets and events.
• Manage kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and safety.
• Supervise and train junior staff.
• Control costs through inventory management, waste reduction and precise portioning.
• Collaborate with events team on creative menu options.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and timely service.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure all tools are in good condition.
• Source high-quality ingredients from local suppliers where possible.

Skills

Banquet catering

Event cooking

Team supervision

Food costing

HACCP knowledge

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Banqueting & Events Chef role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. You will design and execute menus for weddings, conferences, and private functions, delivering exceptional cuisine and presentation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in banqueting and large-scale catering, formal culinary training, and strong cost-control skills. You will lead a dynamic kitchen, mentor staff, and ensure food safety and timely service for high-profile events.