Stellenbosch Boutique Catering Chef — Fine Dining & Wine

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Professional growth

Prestigious group

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Boutique Catering Chef to design high-end menus for exclusive wine tastings and private events on estate grounds. You will source seasonal local ingredients, craft wine pairings, and lead a small kitchen team in a luxury hospitality setting.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, 4+ years in fine dining or boutique catering, strong leadership, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Chef focused on fine dining or boutique catering.
• Proven ability to design seasonal, locally sourced menus.
• Strong leadership and presentation skills.
• Passion for wine pairing and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative, high-end menus for intimate events and wine tastings.
• Source premium, seasonal local ingredients and build relationships with producers.
• Lead and mentor a small kitchen team with high hygiene and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with estate managers to ensure seamless event execution.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering and cost control.
• Develop food and wine pairing suggestions for events.
• Stay updated on culinary trends in fine dining and boutique catering.
• Cater to dietary requirements and guest preferences.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Wine pairing

Quality control

Cost management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Boutique Catering Chef to design high-end menus for exclusive wine tastings and private events on estate grounds. You will source seasonal local ingredients, craft wine pairings, and lead a small kitchen team in a luxury hospitality setting.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, 4+ years in fine dining or boutique catering, strong leadership, and meticulous attention to detail.