Head Chef
Jones The Grocer
Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months
overseeing the operation as a whole and making sure standards are met by staff. making sure items are available so nothing runs out of stock. working closely with staff members and sous chef to make sure everything is done correctly. placing orders of produce and meeting food cost requirements. working with executive chef in menu development in creating dishes. doing cooking classes for guests who want the pleasure of learning what we do in the kitchen and showing them techniques that they do not use everyday in cooking. making sure customer requests are met and that they are satisfied with the food presented to them. running of the pass making sure dishes are up to standard.
overseeing that the kitchen runs smoothly and coordinating with staff. plating food as per dish is required and making sure everything is done properly. making sure staff is motivated and helping wherever is necessary. placing of orders and making sure everything is labelled correctly.dealing with customer requests and complaints when it arises. checking if recipes are followed so the food has a consistent level of standard that needs to be followed.
Organisation/Company The Peninsula All-Suite-Hotel
313 Beach Road, Sea Point. Cape Town.
Type of Company Hotel
Industry Hospitality Industry
Position Junior Sous Chef
Period 01 July 2012 to 15 March 2014
Organisation/Company The Peninsula All-Suite-Hotel
313 Beach Road, Sea Point. Cape Town.
Type of Company Hotel
Industry Hospitality Industry
Position Chef De Partie
Period 31 October 2011 30 June 2012 (Temporary Position)
Organisation/Company Ferrari World - Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Type of Company Theme Park
Industry Hospitality Industry
Restaurant Mama Rossella Italian Restaurant
Position Chef de Partie / Commis Chef
Period 19 September 2010 to 19 September 2011
Organisation/Company The Commodore Waterfront Hotel
Type of Company Hotel
Industry Hospitality Industry
Address Portswood Road
V and A Waterfront
Cape Town, Republic of South Africa.
8001
Qualification First Aid (Level 1) Institution JohnsonDiversey SA (Pty) Ltd Training Centre Qualification Kitchen Chemical Training (Commodore Hotel) Institution Commodore Hotel Group Qualification Spanish Language classes (Beginners level) -ongoing Institution The Peninsula-All-Suites Hotel Qualification Ambassador of the Month for Green Initiative-March 2013 (Recycling and Waste Management - Kitchen) Leadership Roles / Achievements
Secondary Education Institution Belgravia High School Period January 2002 to December 2006 Qualification Matriculation Certificate Subjects English - First Language, Afrikaans - Second Language Mathematics, Biology Physical Science, Geography Other Qualifications Computer Literate Tertiary Education
School Prefect - 2006 Captain of soccer team Numerous soccer awards
Institution The Institute for Hospitality Education (SA) Address Gate 4, Unit 21 Prestwich Street Green Point Cape Town 8001 Qualification In-Service Training Programme in Professional Cookery and Patisserie. The practical component of the course was completed at The Commodore Waterfront Hotel, V and A Waterfront, Cape Town.
Institution City and Guilds of London Institute Qualification Certificate of Unit Credit - Food Preparation and Cooking
(Culinary Arts Principals) - Towards the Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) Certificate of Unit Credit - Patisserie Principles - Towards The Diploma in Patisserie Institution The Institute for Hospitality Education (SA)
Qualification Diploma of completion In Professional Cookery Diploma of completion In Patisserie Other Qualifications Institution Medical Education Center