Remote Lead Culinary Event Designer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a renowned bespoke events company to hire a Lead Culinary Event Designer. This remote-first role focuses on high-end events in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, and beyond.

You will translate abstract concepts into tangible menus, food presentations, and immersive culinary concepts while collaborating with clients and virtual teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in culinary arts, a strong portfolio, and excellent client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in culinary arts, food styling, or high-end event design with a strong portfolio.
• Strong understanding of flavor profiles and dietary needs.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design high-end culinary experiences and menus.
• Translate client visions into creative and feasible culinary offerings.
• Develop innovative food concepts, including interactive stations and bespoke cocktails.
• Create mood boards and presentations for proposals.
• Collaborate with caterers and chefs to execute designs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Manage multiple design projects with timely delivery.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Design, or related field

Tools

Design software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned name in bespoke event creation, is seeking an imaginative and experienced Lead Culinary Event Designer to join their fully remote team, focusing on events in **Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape**, and beyond. This pivotal role requires a visionary individual with a profound passion for gastronomy and an exceptional talent for translating abstract concepts into tangible, mouth-watering culinary experiences. You will be instrumental in conceptualizing unique menus, designing innovative food presentations, and ensuring the culinary aspect of events aligns perfectly with our client's high standards of luxury and creativity. This position is a remote-first opportunity, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere while impacting high-profile events. The ideal candidate is a trendsetter in the culinary world, possesses outstanding client-facing skills, and thrives in a collaborative, virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design unique, high-end culinary experiences and menus for a diverse range of events.
• Collaborate closely with clients and event planners to understand their vision and translate it into creative and feasible culinary offerings.
• Develop innovative food and beverage concepts, including themed menus, interactive stations, and bespoke cocktail creations.
• Create detailed presentations and mood boards for culinary proposals, showcasing design aesthetics and potential offerings.
• Ensure that all culinary designs adhere to food safety, dietary restrictions, and quality standards.
• Stay abreast of the latest culinary trends, techniques, and industry innovations.
• Liaise with catering partners and chefs to ensure accurate execution of designed menus and presentations.
• Provide creative direction and feedback on food styling and plating for events.
• Contribute to the development of new service offerings and strategies for the company.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of creative concepts.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in culinary arts, food styling, menu development, or high-end event design, with a strong portfolio.
• Proven ability to create innovative and visually stunning culinary concepts.
• Exceptional understanding of flavor profiles, ingredients, and dietary needs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills, comfortable working remotely.
• Proficiency in design software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• A passion for food, creativity, and delivering exceptional experiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Design, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

This is a fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to shape the culinary narrative of luxury events. Our client provides a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with a globally recognized brand. You will be part of an innovative and collaborative remote team, contributing your unique creative vision to high-profile projects. This role allows you to influence and elevate the standard of culinary experiences, with the potential for significant career growth within a company that values creativity and excellence.