Executive Chef & Culinary Director: Lead Event Menus

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 765,000 - 935,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Dynamic and supportive work环境

Access to high-quality ingredients

State-of-the-art kitchen facilities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Executive Chef & Culinary Director to lead culinary operations in Johannesburg. You will develop innovative menus, maintain exceptional quality, and manage the kitchen brigade to deliver high-end catering and events.

We seek a visionary culinary leader with at least 5 years in a similar role, formal qualification, and a proven track record in cost control, hygiene, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as Executive/Head Chef in high-end catering or reputable restaurant.
• Formal culinary qualification from a recognized institution.
• Strong leadership and team management with delivery of results.
• Extensive knowledge of cuisines, techniques and presentation.
• Solid understanding of food costing, inventory and budgeting.
• Impeccable hygiene, safety and HACCP compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem solving for client events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative, seasonal menus for events ranging from intimate to large-scale.
• Lead, train and mentor the kitchen brigade toward excellence.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, plating and presentation.
• Manage inventory, procurement and cost control to optimize food costs.
• Maintain rigorous hygiene and food safety standards and HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate with event planning to deliver bespoke culinary solutions.
• Conduct taste tests, menu tastings and quality control checks.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and sourcing to keep menus fresh.

Skills

Executive chef leadership

Menu development

Costing & inventory

Food safety & HACCP

Cuisine knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Formal culinary qualification

Tools

Menu development software

Kitchen management tools

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Executive Chef & Culinary Director to lead culinary operations in Johannesburg. You will develop innovative menus, maintain exceptional quality, and manage the kitchen brigade to deliver high-end catering and events.

We seek a visionary culinary leader with at least 5 years in a similar role, formal qualification, and a proven track record in cost control, hygiene, and staff development.