Senior Catering Chef (Remote Management)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Incentives

Online course stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Catering Chef to lead culinary operations remotely, shaping menus and maintaining quality across events. This role emphasizes strategic vision, virtual leadership, and cost control to deliver exceptional experiences.

The ideal candidate brings senior-level catering experience, strong menu development skills, and a passion for remote culinary leadership that drives consistent, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in high-volume catering/hospitality.
• Proven menu development, costing and technique expertise.
• Ability to inspire culinary teams remotely via digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative, seasonal catering menus for diverse needs.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality control for food prep and plating.
• Provide culinary direction and virtual training to kitchen staff and partners.
• Source ingredients, manage food costs, and optimize remote procurement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations via remote audits.
• Collaborate with operations to align menus with client events.

Skills

Head Chef

Senior Catering Chef

Menu creation

Food costing

Culinary techniques

Remote leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Catering Chef to manage their culinary operations remotely. This unique position focuses on menu development, quality control, and guiding kitchen teams through virtual channels. You will be responsible for innovating and refining catering menus, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety are met across all events, regardless of geographical distance. This role requires exceptional leadership, creativity, and the ability to inspire culinary excellence from afar, making it an ideal opportunity for a chef who excels in a remote-first , strategic capacity, influencing the taste and experience of countless events without being physically present in the kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative, seasonal catering menus that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences.
• Establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards for all food preparation and presentation.
• Provide clear culinary direction and virtual training to kitchen staff and external catering partners.
• Source high-quality ingredients, manage food costs, and optimize procurement processes remotely.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations through remote oversight and audits.
• Collaborate with the operations team to align menu offerings with client expectations and event themes.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Catering Chef in a high-volume catering or hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in menu creation, food costing, and culinary techniques.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire culinary teams remotely using digital communication and management tools.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and best practices.
• Exceptional palate, creativity, and a passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Stipend for professional culinary resources and online courses.
• Opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a forward-thinking catering company.
• Collaborative virtual environment with a focus on culinary innovation and excellence.