Head Chef | Creative Catering Leader & Menu Innovator

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a talented Head Chef to lead culinary operations for prestigious catering events in Richards Bay. You will create menus, manage the kitchen team, and ensure top quality while controlling costs in a dynamic environment.

Strong leadership, extensive catering experience, and a culinary degree are highly valued. The role offers growth, a professional kitchen, and opportunities to showcase international flavors.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in catering or hospitality.
• Proven expertise in menu development, food costing, and kitchen management.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking styles, ingredients, and presentation techniques.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute innovative menus for events, considering client preferences and dietary needs.
• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen brigade, fostering creativity, discipline, and teamwork.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure quality and aesthetic appeal.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering of supplies, and food cost control to maintain profitability targets.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health regulations in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with catering management to plan event logistics and ensure smooth kitchen operations during service.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Menu development

Food costing

Kitchen management

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Professional certification

Job description

Placements24 seeks a talented Head Chef to lead culinary operations for prestigious catering events in Richards Bay. You will create menus, manage the kitchen team, and ensure top quality while controlling costs in a dynamic environment.

Strong leadership, extensive catering experience, and a culinary degree are highly valued. The role offers growth, a professional kitchen, and opportunities to showcase international flavors.