Senior Event Chef: Creative Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Staff meals provided during shifts

Discounts on company events

Creative culinary expression and menu-

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead the culinary team in Tembisa, delivering exceptional gastronomic experiences at diverse catered events. You will develop innovative menus, manage kitchen operations from prep to plating, uphold the highest standards of food safety and presentation, and work closely with event planners to exceed client expectations.

With strong leadership, you will train and mentor a dynamic kitchen staff, optimize food costing and inventory, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience, with emphasis on high-volume event catering.
• Strong menu planning, food costing, and kitchen management skills.
• Proven leadership and ability to train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Proficient in diverse cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design menus for diverse catering events.
• Oversee all kitchen operations, from prep to plating and QC.
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff for high performance.
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation, and safety compliance in the kitchen.
• Control inventory and costs, optimizing procurement for profitability.
• Collaborate with event planners to ensure seamless culinary experiences.

Skills

Menu planning

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety & sanitation

High-volume catering

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead the culinary team in Tembisa, delivering exceptional gastronomic experiences at diverse catered events. You will develop innovative menus, manage kitchen operations from prep to plating, uphold the highest standards of food safety and presentation, and work closely with event planners to exceed client expectations.

With strong leadership, you will train and mentor a dynamic kitchen staff, optimize food costing and inventory, and