Senior Event Chef: Lead Innovative Menus & Kitchen Team

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Professional development

Health & retirement benefits

Creative kitchen environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead culinary operations for prestigious events. You will craft innovative menus, manage a kitchen team, and ensure top food quality and presentation during demanding event schedules.

The role requires extensive high-volume catering experience, strong leadership, and a culinary degree or equivalent qualification. Competitive salary, incentives, and career development opportunities are offered in a dynamic, creative environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Chef in high-volume catering or fine dining.
• Demonstrated creativity in menus and international cuisines.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative, high-quality menus for diverse events.
• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen brigade for efficiency.
• Manage kitchen operations including prep, cooking, plating and QC.
• Oversee inventory, food costing, and procurement of ingredients.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Collaborate with managers and clients to deliver unique culinary experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

High-volume catering

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Budget management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead culinary operations for prestigious events. You will craft innovative menus, manage a kitchen team, and ensure top food quality and presentation during demanding event schedules.

The role requires extensive high-volume catering experience, strong leadership, and a culinary degree or equivalent qualification. Competitive salary, incentives, and career development opportunities are offered in a dynamic, creative environment.