Senior Event Chef: Lead Offsite Kitchens & Menus

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Diverse events

Collaborative team

Contract extension

Local area Tembisa

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead kitchen operations for offsite catering events in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will manage the kitchen brigade, design menus with event planners, and ensure top-quality dishes with strict hygiene standards.

The role demands strong leadership, culinary creativity, and a track record in high-volume environments. Flexibility for varied schedules and events is essential for delivering memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a Chef with senior-role experience in high-volume catering.
• Offsite event catering and large-scale food production expertise.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to manage staff under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations; HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary preparations and execution for offsite catering events.
• Lead the kitchen brigade during events, ensuring smooth workflow and high standards.
• Develop creative menus with event planners and clients.
• Source ingredients and manage inventory to minimize waste.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and sanitation compliance.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff; ensure kitchen equipment is well maintained.
• Control food costs and contribute to budgeting for culinary operations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff for seamless service delivery.
• Adapt menus and preparation methods to suit various events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu costing

Food safety

Inventory management

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Chef to lead kitchen operations for offsite catering events in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will manage the kitchen brigade, design menus with event planners, and ensure top-quality dishes with strict hygiene standards.

The role demands strong leadership, culinary creativity, and a track record in high-volume environments. Flexibility for varied schedules and events is essential for delivering memorable dining experiences.