Senior Event Chef: Lead Creative Menus & Team Excellence

Placements24; Kempton Park; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Creative culinary expression

Professional training and development

Medical aid and provident fund

Staff meals provided during shifts

Dynamic and growing catering business

Passionate and dedicated team

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead the culinary team, design menus, and execute high‑quality dishes for events while upholding rigorous hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree, 7+ years in professional kitchens with at least 3 years as a Senior/Head Chef in banqueting or event catering, strong leadership, costing, and HACCP knowledge.

Formación

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification.
• 7+ years in professional kitchens; 3+ years in Senior/Head Chef, banqueting or event catering.
• Exceptional culinary skills across techniques and international cuisines.
• Proven leadership of a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, inventory control and waste reduction.
• Excellent HACCP and food safety regulatory knowledge.
• Flexible hours including evenings and weekends for events.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute innovative menus for events.
• Oversee all food prep, cooking, and presentation.
• Mentor kitchen brigade to high performance.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Control kitchen costs; manage inventory, purchasing, and waste.
• Collaborate with catering manager and event planners.
• Conduct taste testing and quality control.
• Develop SOPs for kitchen operations.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and incorporate them into menus.
• Ensure efficient workflow and timely prep for events in Tembisa, Gauteng.

Conocimientos

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food presentation

HACCP compliance

Costing & inventory

Staff mentoring

Communication

Educación

Culinary degree

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Tembisa, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead the culinary team, design menus, and execute high‑quality dishes for events while upholding rigorous hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree, 7+ years in professional kitchens with at least 3 years as a Senior/Head Chef in banqueting or event catering, strong leadership, costing, and HACCP knowledge.