Lead Chef – Large-Scale Catering & Menu Innovation

Placements24; Südafrika; Remote; ZAR 600.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Modern kitchen facilities

Professional development

Employee discounts

Challenging role in Gauteng

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead culinary operations for a large-scale catering kitchen in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will develop menus, manage food costs, and lead a team to deliver exceptional quality for diverse events.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive HACCP knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is essential. Join us in shaping the culinary direction across the Gauteng region.

Qualifikationen

• Proven Head Chef experience in high-volume catering or large-scale production.
• Strong ability to develop menus suitable for large-scale events.
• In-depth knowledge of food costing, inventory management, and budget control.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety regulations.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all culinary operations in catering kitchen for efficiency and quality.
• Develop innovative, cost-effective menus for diverse events.
• Manage inventory, conduct stock takes, implement food cost controls.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff and foster a productive work environment.
• Maintain stringent food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Inventory management

Food safety (HACCP)

Pressure tolerance

Ausbildung

Culinary qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Head Chef to lead culinary operations for a large-scale catering kitchen in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will develop menus, manage food costs, and lead a team to deliver exceptional quality for diverse events.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive HACCP knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays is essential. Join us in shaping the culinary direction across the Gauteng region.