Senior Event Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Professional development

Health & retirement benefits

Creative kitchen environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead culinary operations for prestigious events. You will craft innovative menus, manage a kitchen team, and ensure top food quality and presentation during demanding event schedules.

The role requires extensive high-volume catering experience, strong leadership, and a culinary degree or equivalent qualification. Competitive salary, incentives, and career development opportunities are offered in a dynamic, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Chef in high-volume catering or fine dining.
• Demonstrated creativity in menus and international cuisines.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative, high-quality menus for diverse events.
• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen brigade for efficiency.
• Manage kitchen operations including prep, cooking, plating and QC.
• Oversee inventory, food costing, and procurement of ingredients.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Collaborate with managers and clients to deliver unique culinary experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

High-volume catering

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Budget management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and creative Senior Event Chef to lead culinary operations for prestigious events in Pretoria . This role demands exceptional culinary expertise, creativity in menu design, and strong leadership capabilities to manage a kitchen team and ensure the highest standards of food production and presentation. You will be responsible for crafting innovative menus that cater to diverse client needs, managing kitchen staff, overseeing food quality, and ensuring efficient operations during demanding event schedules. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the culinary direction of high-profile events and contribute to a company renowned for its gastronomic excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative and high-quality menus for a variety of event types and client specifications.
• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen brigade, ensuring a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Manage all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and quality control.
• Oversee inventory management, food costing, and procurement of high-quality ingredients.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with catering managers and clients to conceptualize and deliver unique culinary experiences.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Chef in high-volume catering or fine dining establishments.
• Demonstrated culinary creativity and expertise in various cooking techniques and international cuisines.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Strong understanding of food costing, inventory control, and budget management.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to showcase culinary talent at high-profile events.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A dynamic and creative work environment with a focus on culinary innovation.