Head Catering Chef: Lead Innovative Menus for Events

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Health insurance and retirement benefit

Relocation assistance may be available

State-of-the-art kitchen facility

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Menu engineering

Food costing

Inventory management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

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.