Senior Event Chef — Lead High-Volume Menu Creations

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 650.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Modern kitchen facilities

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead our culinary operations for high-volume events and craft exquisite menus. You will manage kitchen staff, ensure flawless execution, and collaborate with event teams to meet client needs.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in a senior culinary role, strong leadership, and expertise in food costing. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and peak event periods is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years in a senior culinary role, preferably in event catering or high-volume settings.
• Formal culinary qualification from a recognized institution is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all culinary operations for catered events, ensuring top food quality and presentation.
• Develop innovative, seasonal menus tailored to client preferences and themes, considering dietary needs and budgets.
• Mentor and manage kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and dishwashers, fostering a productive team environment.
• Control food costs, inventory, and ordering; implement stock management to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and health standards; maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Collaborate with event planning to understand client needs and logistics for events.
• Conduct tastings for clients and present menu options professionally.
• Oversee setup and execution of food stations and buffet lines at events.
• Manage maintenance of kitchen equipment and ensure proper functioning.
• Continuously seek menu innovation and culinary excellence.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Food costing

Communication

Organizational skills

HACCP knowledge

Ausbildung

Culinary qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead our culinary operations for high-volume events and craft exquisite menus. You will manage kitchen staff, ensure flawless execution, and collaborate with event teams to meet client needs.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in a senior culinary role, strong leadership, and expertise in food costing. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and peak event periods is essential.