Senior Event Chef | Lead Culinary Team in Midrand

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Training opportunities

Staff meals

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Chef for a premier catering service in Midrand, Gauteng. The role involves leading the culinary team, developing innovative menus, and ensuring top-tier food quality for events from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions.

You will manage kitchen operations, control costs, train staff, and ensure health and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on leadership position offers opportunities to influence menu direction and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior culinary role.
• Experience in menu development and costing for events.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a Gauteng environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the catering kitchen, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Develop innovative and appealing menus tailored to client requirements, dietary restrictions, and seasonal availability for events in Midrand, Gauteng.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation, ensuring consistency and excellence across all dishes.
• Manage inventory, including ordering supplies, controlling costs, and minimizing waste.
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations within the kitchen.
• Collaborate with event planners and clients to understand their specific culinary needs and preferences.
• Manage food costs and budgets effectively to ensure profitability.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of ingredients.
• Troubleshoot any operational issues that may arise during event execution.

Skills

Leadership

Menu costing

Culinary excellence

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Chef for a premier catering service in Midrand, Gauteng. The role involves leading the culinary team, developing innovative menus, and ensuring top-tier food quality for events from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions.

You will manage kitchen operations, control costs, train staff, and ensure health and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on leadership position offers opportunities to influence menu direction and