Remote Culinary Strategist for Catering Excellence

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Competitive contractor rates

Diverse projects

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Culinary Consultant to provide strategic guidance and support to operations based nationwide. The role focuses on menu innovation, quality control, cost management, and operational efficiency, all delivered remotely.

You will advise on culinary trends, develop training materials for remote teams, and collaborate with management via virtual meetings to drive improvements and maintain high standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-level catering, menu engineering, and culinary operations management.
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver results in a remote setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent virtual communication and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of current food trends, dietary needs, and sustainable sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on menu development, culinary trends, and sourcing strategies.
• Analyze current catering operations and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver training materials for remote culinary teams on best practices and new techniques.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Collaborate with the management team through virtual meetings to discuss strategy and implementation.
• Evaluate new products and suppliers to ensure alignment with quality and budget requirements.

Skills

Catering operations management

Menu engineering

Remote work

Analytical thinking

Virtual communication

Sustainable sourcing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Culinary Consultant to provide strategic guidance and support to operations based nationwide. The role focuses on menu innovation, quality control, cost management, and operational efficiency, all delivered remotely.

You will advise on culinary trends, develop training materials for remote teams, and collaborate with management via virtual meetings to drive improvements and maintain high standards across projects.