Head Chef – Catering Division: Menu Innovation & Leadership

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a creative Head Chef to lead the catering division for diverse events. You will design menus, manage kitchen operations, and lead a skilled team while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree with extensive head chef or senior sous-chef experience in event catering, strong leadership, cost-control capabilities, and excellent communication to collaborate with sales and management

Qualifications

• Extensive Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef experience in event catering.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Expertise across international cuisines and modern cooking techniques.
• Proven ability to manage food costing, budgeting, and waste reduction.
• Excellent communication and client-facing collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative and appealing menus for diverse catering events, considering client preferences and seasonal availability.
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation to exacting standards.
• Manage, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Control food costs, manage inventory, and optimize supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with the Catering Manager and sales team to ensure seamless event execution and client satisfaction.

Skills

Menu design

Team leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Event catering

Culinary creativity

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a creative Head Chef to lead the catering division for diverse events. You will design menus, manage kitchen operations, and lead a skilled team while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree with extensive head chef or senior sous-chef experience in event catering, strong leadership, cost-control capabilities, and excellent communication to collaborate with sales and management