Head Chef - Catering Division

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern kitchen facilities

Supportive management

Learning and development opportunities

Diverse catering events

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Head Chef to lead a catering division in Tembisa. You will design menus, mentor kitchen staff, and ensure top-quality food production for events.

The role emphasizes cost control, hygiene standards, and collaboration with management to plan events, with opportunities to showcase culinary talent across diverse catering engagements.

Qualifications

• Experience designing diverse, high-quality menus for catering events.
• Proven leadership of kitchen teams and staff development.
• Strong cost control and inventory management experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in commercial kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and execute diverse menus for catering events.
• Mentor kitchen staff including sous and commis chefs.
• Control food costs, manage inventory, and purchasing.
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards.
• Collaborate with catering management to plan events and client requirements.
• Innovate and develop new dishes and concepts.

Skills

Menu design

Culinary leadership

Food cost control

Inventory management

Hygiene standards

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a creative and highly skilled Head Chef to lead their catering division in Tembisa . This pivotal role involves conceptualizing innovative menus, leading the kitchen brigade, and ensuring the highest quality of food production for various events. You will be instrumental in maintaining culinary excellence, driving cost efficiency, and upholding stringent hygiene standards, all while fostering a collaborative and inspiring kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and execute diverse and high-quality menus for catering events.


• Manage and mentor kitchen staff, including sous chefs and commis chefs.


• Control food costs, manage inventory, and ensure efficient purchasing of ingredients.


• Maintain impeccable standards of hygiene, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen.


• Collaborate with the catering management team to plan event logistics and client requirements.


• Innovate and develop new dishes and catering concepts.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef , preferably with a focus on catering.


• Demonstrated expertise in various culinary styles and techniques.


• Strong leadership abilities and experience in managing a kitchen team.


• Excellent understanding of food cost control and inventory management.


• Proficiency in health and safety regulations within a commercial kitchen.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience.


• Opportunity to showcase culinary talent across diverse events.


• Access to modern kitchen facilities and equipment.


• Supportive management and a collaborative team.


• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.