Banqueting & Events Chef: High-Volume Creative Catering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Staff meals

Career progression

Modern kitchen facilities

Location in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Banqueting and Events Chef for a prestigious venue in Western Cape. You will lead high-volume event cooking, collaborate with the Head Chef and events team, and ensure outstanding presentation and service for weddings, conferences, and private functions.

The role requires at least 4 years in banqueting or large-scale catering, strong HACCP knowledge, and excellent knife skills. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a Chef, with banqueting or large-scale event catering.
• Proven ability to prepare diverse cuisines to a high standard.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene (HACCP).
• Excellent knife skills and plating attention.
• Team-based in a high-pressure environment.
• Flexibility for varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes for banquets and events according to recipes and standards.
• Collaborate on menu planning and execution for diverse events.
• Maintain consistent quality and presentation of all food.
• Manage specific stations during service.
• Uphold hygiene and sanitation in kitchen areas.
• Assist with inventory, stock rotation and ingredient ordering.
• Train junior kitchen staff as needed.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and specials.
• Ensure equipment is clean and well-maintained.
• Work efficiently under pressure to meet event deadlines.

Skills

Banqueting expertise

High-volume kitchen

Knife skills

Creativity

Team collaboration

Communication

Food safety (HACCP)

Presentation

Education

Culinary certification

Tools

Professional kitchen equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Banqueting and Events Chef for a prestigious venue in Western Cape. You will lead high-volume event cooking, collaborate with the Head Chef and events team, and ensure outstanding presentation and service for weddings, conferences, and private functions.

The role requires at least 4 years in banqueting or large-scale catering, strong HACCP knowledge, and excellent knife skills. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.