Hybrid Gourmet Catering Chef: Menu Innovator

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 620.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Creative environment

Access to well-equipped kitchen

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Gourmet Catering Chef for a prestigious catering service in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role blends hands-on kitchen duties with potential remote menu planning and costing tasks. You will craft exquisite menus for diverse events, lead kitchen operations, and uphold top-quality presentation.

The ideal candidate has proven gourmet catering or fine dining experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of food safety (HACCP). Flexible shifts and growth opportunities available.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Chef in gourmet catering or fine dining.
• Menu creation, recipe development, and food costing experience.
• Expert knowledge of culinary techniques and international cuisines.
• Strong kitchen management, staff supervision, and inventory control.
• Formal culinary training and HACCP compliance.

Aufgaben

• Design, prepare, and present innovative menus for events.
• Manage kitchen operations: prep, cooking, plating, and timing.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage; minimize waste.
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with event planning for menu details and service.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Control food costs and manage budgets.
• Develop new recipes and techniques to enhance offerings.
• Conduct taste tests and quality checks.
• Contribute ideas during menu development meetings.

Kenntnisse

Gourmet catering

Menu creation

Recipe development

Food costing

Culinary techniques

Kitchen management

HACCP compliance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Creativity in presentation

Ausbildung

Formal culinary training

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Gourmet Catering Chef for a prestigious catering service in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role blends hands-on kitchen duties with potential remote menu planning and costing tasks. You will craft exquisite menus for diverse events, lead kitchen operations, and uphold top-quality presentation.

The ideal candidate has proven gourmet catering or fine dining experience, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of food safety (HACCP). Flexible shifts and growth opportunities available.