Remote Head Chef - Gourmet Catering Innovator

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Professional development opportunities

Access to premium ingredients

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a visionary Remote Head Chef to lead our culinary team in a fully remote position, shaping menus and overseeing the entire kitchen process for events and catering across Cape Town and beyond.

Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience, proven remote team leadership, strong cost control and HACCP knowledge, and a culinary degree or equivalent qualification. This role offers flexible remote work, premium ingredients access, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• Experience in high-volume catering or fine dining.
• Proven remote team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of food costing & procurement.
• HACCP and food safety expertise.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine innovative menus reflecting trends.
• Oversee full culinary process from sourcing to plating.
• Collaborate with planners and clients for events.
• Coach remote culinary team; provide feedback.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, sanitation standards.
• Control costs via inventory, waste reduction, supplier negotiations.
• Stay updated on techniques and ingredients.
• Ensure visual presentation and brand alignment.
• Coordinate with operations for timely delivery.

Skills

Remote leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

HACCP knowledge

Cost control

Communication

Project management

Dietary accommodation

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Zoom

Slack

Trello

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a visionary Remote Head Chef to lead our culinary team in a fully remote position, shaping menus and overseeing the entire kitchen process for events and catering across Cape Town and beyond.

Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience, proven remote team leadership, strong cost control and HACCP knowledge, and a culinary degree or equivalent qualification. This role offers flexible remote work, premium ingredients access, and growth opportunities.