Executive Caterer for Elite Corporate Events

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus

Private health insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Prestigious environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Head Caterer to lead a prestigious corporate events division. This senior role demands exceptional culinary expertise, strategic menu development, and the leadership to guide a kitchen team through high-profile events in Gauteng.

You will manage food costing, safety standards, and client relations to deliver bespoke dining experiences. Formal culinary qualifications and a portfolio of successful high-profile events are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in high-end catering or fine dining, with 5+ in leadership.
• Proven expertise in menu development, costs, and large-scale kitchen management.
• Strong understanding of trends, presentation techniques, and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary aspects of corporate catering events, from menu design to final presentation.
• Lead, train, and inspire the catering team to maintain excellence and collaboration.
• Develop innovative menus catering to diverse tastes, dietary needs, and corporate branding.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships to ensure quality and profitability.
• Ensure impeccable standards of food safety, hygiene, and operational efficiency across events.
• Collaborate with corporate clients and event planners to deliver tailored experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Kitchen management

Client management

Culinary trends

Dietary requirements

Presentation techniques

Education

Formal culinary qualifications

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Head Caterer to lead a prestigious corporate events division. This senior role demands exceptional culinary expertise, strategic menu development, and the leadership to guide a kitchen team through high-profile events in Gauteng.

You will manage food costing, safety standards, and client relations to deliver bespoke dining experiences. Formal culinary qualifications and a portfolio of successful high-profile events are essential for this role.