Head Chef: Innovative Event Catering Leader

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary team for exclusive events in Klerksdorp, North West. The role combines hands-on cooking with strategic kitchen management, menu development, and cost control to deliver exceptional dining experiences for discerning clients.

You will mentor staff, oversee procurement, and ensure impeccable standards across all events, in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of menu costing and inventory control.
• Formal culinary training from a recognised institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to deliver high-end catering experiences.
• Design innovative menus with premium ingredients.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and plating.
• Control costs, manage inventory and procurement.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu costing

Budget control

Food safety

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary team for exclusive events in Klerksdorp, North West. The role combines hands-on cooking with strategic kitchen management, menu development, and cost control to deliver exceptional dining experiences for discerning clients.

You will mentor staff, oversee procurement, and ensure impeccable standards across all events, in a hybrid work setting.