Hybrid Catering Chef — Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Catering Chef in Cape Town to lead and innovate across events. You will design menus, manage food prep, and oversee kitchen operations while guiding a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role blends on-site kitchen leadership with remote menu planning and administrative tasks in a hybrid work environment, offering opportunities for growth in a vibrant catering setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume catering operations.
• Strong ability to design innovative menus for diverse events.
• Proven track record in food safety and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative and appealing menus tailored to client needs and dietary requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring quality.
• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory control, ordering, and sanitation.
• Lead and mentor a team of kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Collaborate with events and operations teams for seamless catering execution.
• Source ingredients and build relationships with local suppliers.

Skills

Menu development

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Costing

Team management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Senior Catering Chef in Cape Town to lead and innovate across events. You will design menus, manage food prep, and oversee kitchen operations while guiding a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role blends on-site kitchen leadership with remote menu planning and administrative tasks in a hybrid work environment, offering opportunities for growth in a vibrant catering setting.