Lead Banquet Chef — High-Volume Event Catering

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Banquet Chef to manage large-scale event catering in Vereeniging. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of volume cooking, and the ability to produce high-quality dishes consistently for diverse events.

You will lead kitchen operations, plan menus with the catering management team, and ensure flawless execution from preparation to service, while upholding food safety standards in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef or in a similar high-volume catering role.
• Strong understanding of large-scale event catering operations and menu planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary aspects of banquet events, from menu planning and costing to execution and service delivery.
• Manage kitchen staff during banquets, ensuring efficient workflow, proper preparation, and timely service.
• Develop creative and cost-effective banquet menus that cater to a wide range of client preferences and event types.
• Control food costs through effective inventory management, purchasing, and waste reduction strategies.
• Maintain rigorous standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene in the banquet kitchen.
• Collaborate with the catering sales team to understand client needs and ensure successful event execution.

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Banquet Chef to manage large-scale event catering in Vereeniging. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of volume cooking, and the ability to produce high-quality dishes consistently for diverse events.

You will lead kitchen operations, plan menus with the catering management team, and ensure flawless execution from preparation to service, while upholding food safety standards in a high-pressure environment.