Remote Event Chef & Culinary Consultant

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 276,000 - 551,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote contracting

Competitive compensation

National/international opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and experienced Remote Event Chef & Culinary Consultant to design and deliver culinary experiences for virtual and hybrid events. You will conceptualize menus, curate meal kits, and provide expert guidance from a home office, translating event themes into memorable food concepts.

The ideal candidate brings a strong culinary background, diverse cuisine knowledge, and proven ability to present food concepts engagingly across virtual platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a professional chef with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse culinary skills and creativity.
• Demonstrated experience in menu development, recipe creation, and food styling/presentation.
• Excellent understanding of various cuisines, dietary needs, and food trends.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design innovative culinary experiences for virtual and hybrid events.
• Develop bespoke menus and meal kit concepts tailored to client specifications and event themes.
• Provide expert culinary advice and guidance to clients throughout the event planning process.
• Collaborate with event planners and logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of culinary components.
• Create engaging content for virtual cooking classes, demonstrations, or culinary workshops.
• Source information on ingredient availability and recommend potential catering partners.
• Ensure all culinary recommendations align with food safety and presentation standards.
• Stay abreast of global culinary trends and emerging food concepts.
• Document recipes and preparation guidelines for meal kit components.
• Contribute to the overall creative vision and success of client events through exceptional culinary direction.

Skills

Professional chef

Menu development

Food styling/presentation

Virtual consultations

Remote project management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Virtual event platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic agency specializing in bespoke virtual and hybrid events, is seeking a creative and experienced Remote Event Chef & Culinary Consultant. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to leverage your culinary expertise from your home office. You will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing unique culinary experiences for clients' events, which may include curating meal kits, advising on at-home dining experiences, or developing virtual cooking demonstrations. The ideal candidate is a passionate chef with a strong understanding of diverse cuisines and presentation, capable of translating event themes into delicious and memorable food concepts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your culinary creativity to a growing sector of the events industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design innovative culinary experiences for virtual and hybrid events.
• Develop bespoke menus and meal kit concepts tailored to client specifications and event themes.
• Provide expert culinary advice and guidance to clients throughout the event planning process.
• Collaborate with event planners and logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of culinary components.
• Create engaging content for virtual cooking classes, demonstrations, or culinary workshops.
• Source information on ingredient availability and recommend potential catering partners.
• Ensure all culinary recommendations align with food safety and presentation standards.
• Stay abreast of global culinary trends and emerging food concepts.
• Document recipes and preparation guidelines for meal kit components.
• Contribute to the overall creative vision and success of client events through exceptional culinary direction.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a professional chef, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse culinary skills and creativity.
• Demonstrated experience in menu development, recipe creation, and food styling/presentation.
• Excellent understanding of various cuisines, dietary needs, and food trends.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate culinary concepts clearly.
• Experience or willingness to engage in virtual consultations and content creation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality output.
• Familiarity with virtual event platforms and technologies is a plus.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training and experience.
• Passion for food and creating unique dining experiences.

Benefits

• Flexible, fully remote contracting role.
• Competitive compensation based on project scope and experience.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of exciting events and clients.
• Showcase your culinary talent on a national and potentially international stage.
• Contribute to innovative and cutting-edge event experiences.