Head Chef - Boutique Catering Innovator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Head Chef to lead a boutique catering kitchen in Klerksdorp. You will craft exquisite menus, oversee staff, and ensure peak culinary excellence and rigorous food safety across diverse events.

You'll drive menu innovation, manage inventory and costs, mentor the kitchen team, and collaborate with management to deliver flawless guest experiences in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in catering or fine dining.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute innovative and seasonal menus for catering events.
• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen brigade, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including inventory control, food costing, waste reduction, and procurement of high-quality ingredients.
• Ensure strict adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards, maintaining a pristine and compliant kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with the catering management team to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and event service teams.
• Maintain consistency in food quality and presentation across all culinary offerings.

Skills

Menu design

Team leadership

Food safety

High-volume catering

Staff training

Cost control

Education

Culinary Diploma or Chef Certification

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Head Chef to lead a boutique catering kitchen in Klerksdorp. You will craft exquisite menus, oversee staff, and ensure peak culinary excellence and rigorous food safety across diverse events.

You'll drive menu innovation, manage inventory and costs, mentor the kitchen team, and collaborate with management to deliver flawless guest experiences in a high-demand environment.