Senior Event Chef — Lead Creative Catering (Cape Town)

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Career growth

Cape Town location

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Event Chef in Cape Town to lead the culinary team and craft innovative menus for events. You will oversee all kitchen operations, ensure top-quality food preparation and presentation, and drive a high-performance, collaborative kitchen culture.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, menu development, and strict adherence to safety standards in a dynamic event environment.

Qualifications

• Proven senior/Head Chef experience in high-volume catering or hospitality.
• Strong portfolio of culinary work and creative menus.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute creative menus for diverse event types and dietary needs.
• Oversee kitchen operations: inventory, food orders, waste reduction.
• Train and mentor chefs and kitchen staff to maintain high performance.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with catering management for seamless event execution.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification(s)

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Event Chef in Cape Town to lead the culinary team and craft innovative menus for events. You will oversee all kitchen operations, ensure top-quality food preparation and presentation, and drive a high-performance, collaborative kitchen culture.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, menu development, and strict adherence to safety standards in a dynamic event environment.