Head Catering Chef

Placements24; Centurion; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Highly competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance and retirement benefit

Relocation assistance may be available

State-of-the-art kitchen facility

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks a Head Catering Chef to lead their catering kitchen and drive culinary excellence for events. You will supervise staff, design innovative menus, and optimize costs while upholding top quality and presentation standards.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for food, and a proven ability to manage high-volume operations with precision and creativity. Finalise menus, train staff, and deliver memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualifications from a recognized institution are essential.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive culinary experience with 4+ years at Head Chef level.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and cost-control capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor the catering kitchen brigade, maintaining high morale.
• Develop innovative menus aligned with client needs and trends.
• Oversee all food preparation, cooking, and presentation for events.
• Manage budgets, control food costs, and optimize inventory.
• Ensure health, safety and sanitation regulations are strictly followed.
• Collaborate with management and sales to fulfill bespoke client requests.

Connaissances

Menu engineering

Food costing

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Culinary qualification

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a renowned hospitality provider in Centurion, Gauteng , is seeking a talented and experienced Head Catering Chef to lead their culinary team. This executive role is responsible for the overall direction and management of the catering kitchen, ensuring the creation of exceptional dishes and the delivery of outstanding culinary experiences for a wide array of events. The ideal candidate possesses a deep passion for food, creative flair, and a proven ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently, including staff supervision, menu development, and cost control. You will be instrumental in maintaining and elevating the company's reputation for culinary excellence in Centurion, Gauteng . This position requires strong leadership, innovation, and a commitment to the highest standards of food quality and presentation. The successful candidate will inspire the kitchen brigade, drive culinary innovation, and ensure the consistent delivery of memorable dining experiences that exceed client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the entire catering kitchen brigade, ensuring high performance and morale.
• Develop innovative, seasonal, and high-quality menus that align with client needs and culinary trends.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation for events of varying sizes.
• Manage kitchen budgets, control food costs, and optimize inventory procurement and management.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and sanitation regulations in the kitchen.
• Collaborate closely with the catering management and sales teams to conceptualize and execute bespoke client requirements.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, taste, and presentation across all service points.
• Implement and enforce kitchen operational procedures and best practices.
• Stay abreast of the latest culinary techniques, ingredients, and industry trends.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing training and development for kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 4 years in a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef role within catering or a similar high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in menu engineering, food costing, and inventory management.
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing and motivating a kitchen team.
• Exceptional understanding of culinary arts, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Creative flair and passion for developing unique and high-quality dishes.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage kitchen budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, as required by event schedules.
• Formal culinary qualifications from a recognized institution are essential.
• Experience within the Centurion, Gauteng hospitality sector is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunities for creative expression and culinary innovation.
• Professional development and advancement within a leading hospitality group.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Access to a state-of-the-art kitchen facility.