Culinary Director - Event Catering

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Culinary Director for a prestigious catering and event management company in East London, Eastern Cape. This executive role leads the entire F&B division, sets the culinary vision, and oversees kitchen operations, cost control, and menu evolution.

You will manage a talented team, drive innovation, and partner with sales and operations to deliver outstanding client experiences in East London and beyond.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading culinary operations in high-volume catering/hospitality.
• Proven ability to develop innovative and seasonal menus.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and staff development skills.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for food, beverage, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Set culinary vision and direction for the F&B division.
• Develop innovative and seasonal menus for a wide range of events.
• Oversee all kitchen operations and manage food costs.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality and presentation.
• Lead chefs and kitchen staff and foster a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume catering

Team leadership

Menu development

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious catering and event management company in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking an visionary Culinary Director to lead their entire food and beverage division. This executive-level position is responsible for setting the culinary vision, developing innovative and seasonal menus, overseeing all kitchen operations, managing food costs, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation for a wide array of events. You will lead a team of talented chefs and kitchen staff, foster a culture of creativity and excellence, and work closely with the sales and operations teams to create exceptional client experiences in East London and beyond. We are committed to culinary innovation and exceptional service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in high-volume catering, strong leadership acumen, and a profound passion for food and hospitality. This is a career-defining opportunity to make a significant impact on a leading catering brand.