Senior Event Chef: Lead Creative Menus & Kitchen Team

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Training opportunities

High-profile events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Chef in Pietermaritzburg to lead and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for a range of events. The role requires hands-on leadership, a passion for food, and the ability to inspire a kitchen brigade while maintaining top quality, presentation, and safety standards.

You will oversee menu development, kitchen operations, budgeting, and collaboration with events teams to ensure flawless service and client satisfaction across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years in professional kitchens, with 2 years in supervisory role.
• Proven experience in menu development and costing.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute diverse menus tailored to client specifications and event themes.
• Manage all kitchen operations, including inventory control, ordering, stock rotation, and waste reduction.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and HACCP principles.
• Collaborate with events and management teams to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Menu costing

HACCP

Inventory management

Time management

Communication

Flexibility

Pressure handling

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Chef in Pietermaritzburg to lead and deliver exceptional culinary experiences for a range of events. The role requires hands-on leadership, a passion for food, and the ability to inspire a kitchen brigade while maintaining top quality, presentation, and safety standards.

You will oversee menu development, kitchen operations, budgeting, and collaboration with events teams to ensure flawless service and client satisfaction across the region.