Cape Town: Creative Catering Chef & Menu Designer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Catering Chef & Menu Designer in Cape Town. This role blends culinary artistry with strategic menu development for high-end events, offering hybrid work and on-site kitchen collaboration.

You will design innovative menus, oversee event food preparation, lead kitchen staff, manage costs and sourcing, and ensure impeccable presentation and safety standards while translating client briefs into memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef with a strong portfolio of creative menu design.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Based in or near Cape Town for hybrid work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative and appealing menus for catering events.
• Create signature dishes aligned with client briefs and event themes.
• Oversee event food preparation and ensure quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with event planning to integrate culinary services.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in techniques and plating.
• Manage kitchen operations, inventory, and cost control.

Skills

Menu design

Creative thinking

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Client interaction

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Creative Catering Chef & Menu Designer in Cape Town. This role blends culinary artistry with strategic menu development for high-end events, offering hybrid work and on-site kitchen collaboration.

You will design innovative menus, oversee event food preparation, lead kitchen staff, manage costs and sourcing, and ensure impeccable presentation and safety standards while translating client briefs into memorable experiences.