Senior Event Chef: Lead High-Volume Catering

Placements24; Upington; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Accommodation assistance may be

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a Senior Event Chef to lead a high-volume catering operation for major events. You will oversee menu execution, kitchen brigades, inventory, and food safety.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary excellence, and the ability to deliver creative menus while meeting tight timelines. You will collaborate with event planners and manage costs to ensure outstanding guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale event catering.
• Proven leadership of kitchen teams.
• Outstanding culinary skills across cuisines.
• Strong food costing, inventory, and budgeting.
• HACCP and health regulations knowledge.
• Excellent time management and communication.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage all culinary operations for large-scale events.
• Develop innovative menus for diverse crowds and dietary needs.
• Oversee preparation, cooking, and presentation quality.
• Manage kitchen staff, recruitment, training, and scheduling.
• Control costs through inventory, orders, and waste reduction.
• Ensure hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

High-volume catering

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Budget control

HACCP knowledge

Staff training

Formation

Culinary degree

Description du poste

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape seeks a Senior Event Chef to lead a high-volume catering operation for major events. You will oversee menu execution, kitchen brigades, inventory, and food safety.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary excellence, and the ability to deliver creative menus while meeting tight timelines. You will collaborate with event planners and manage costs to ensure outstanding guest experiences.