Executive Corporate Catering Chef | Menu Innovation & Leadership

Placements24; Afrique du Sud; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Leading catering company in Gauteng

Supportive environment

Growth opportunities

Uniform and tools provided

Staff meals

Provident fund & medical aid

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Full-time Corporate Catering Chef to lead high-volume kitchen operations in Tembisa. You will plan and execute corporate menus, ensure top quality, safety, and presentation, and collaborate with management to meet client expectations.

The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, menu development expertise, and experience managing teams under pressure in a catering environment. This role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic work setting in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably with a focus on catering or high-volume food service.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent).
• Ability to manage a kitchen team and delegate tasks effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Creative flair for menu development and presentation.

Responsabilités

• Plan, prepare, and cook high-quality dishes for corporate catering events, ensuring consistency and excellence in taste and presentation.
• Develop creative and seasonal menu options tailored to corporate client needs and dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free choices.
• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory control, stock rotation, and ordering of ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain strict adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards, including HACCP principles.
• Collaborate with the catering team to coordinate food preparation and service logistics for events.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high performance.
• Control food costs and minimize waste through effective planning and utilization of resources.
• Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and prepared food items.
• Stay updated on the latest culinary trends and incorporate them into menu planning where appropriate.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.

Connaissances

Culinary skills

Menu development

Team management

Time management

Communication skills

Formation

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Description du poste

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Full-time Corporate Catering Chef to lead high-volume kitchen operations in Tembisa. You will plan and execute corporate menus, ensure top quality, safety, and presentation, and collaborate with management to meet client expectations.

The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, menu development expertise, and experience managing teams under pressure in a catering environment. This role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic work setting in Gauteng.