Remote Event Chef & Culinary Experience Architect

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

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.