Executive Head Chef: Creative Menus & High-Impact Events

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Executive-level benefits

Bonuses tied to performance

Professional development & awards

Health and retirement plans

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an accomplished Head Chef to lead the culinary team for catering events. You will create exceptional menus, manage kitchen operations, and uphold top standards of food quality and presentation, driving creativity and efficiency under pressure.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong menu development skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences with cost-conscious management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in large-scale catering or hospitality.
• Demonstrated expertise in menu development, culinary techniques, and food presentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in kitchen management, including inventory control, costing, and staff scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop creative, seasonal menus tailored to diverse catering events and client preferences.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and quality control.
• Manage, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Control food costs, manage inventory, and optimize purchasing to ensure profitability without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with event planners and sales teams to ensure seamless execution of all culinary aspects of events.

Skills

Menu development

Leadership

Inventory control

Costing

Staff scheduling

Team management

Food safety

Food presentation

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni seeks an accomplished Head Chef to lead the culinary team for catering events. You will create exceptional menus, manage kitchen operations, and uphold top standards of food quality and presentation, driving creativity and efficiency under pressure.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, strong menu development skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences with cost-conscious management.