Head Chef, Catering: Creative Menus & Large-Event Leadership

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Creative leadership role

Modern kitchen facilities

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to lead a catering division based in Tembisa, South Africa. You will design innovative menus, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure exceptional culinary execution for events of varying scale.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale food production and strong leadership to inspire a kitchen team toward outstanding results, shaping the culinary identity of the service.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership and senior kitchen experience in catering/banqueting.
• Proven ability to design diverse menus and manage large events.
• Strong cost control, inventory and budgeting knowledge.
• Commitment to food safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop diverse menus for catering events, considering dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations, food prep, cooking, plating, and presentation.
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff for high performance.
• Control food costs, manage inventory and resources for profitability.
• Ensure health, safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Collaborate with events management for seamless execution.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Menu design

Cost control

Inventory management

Culinary techniques

International cuisine

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to lead a catering division based in Tembisa, South Africa. You will design innovative menus, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure exceptional culinary execution for events of varying scale.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale food production and strong leadership to inspire a kitchen team toward outstanding results, shaping the culinary identity of the service.