Peter John Creed

Life Support Manager, Iraq at GSCS Gulfstar

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• My current job since January 2015

Project Catering Manager/Chef Trainer at Sodexo NCMS

• Saudi Arabia - Dammam
• January 2013 to December 2014

Responsible for 14 off shore oil rigs with respect to catering & training of all staff. Commissioning of new rigs as requested by Saudi Aramco and Seadrill. Supply chains, HACCP & food hygiene, costings & budgeting, food presentation, menu cycles, kitchen layout & ergonomics, stock levels & rotation, contract negotiations, asset control & risk assessment and client liaison.

Project Manager at ATS Group

• Zambia
• July 2011 to December 2012

I was initially responsible for 2 project in Sierra Leone, Lunsar Mine and Pepel Camp with a staff compliment of 60 before being transferred to a new start up project in Zambia. Responsible for the entire mobilization of 4 camps for new copper mine for First Quantum Minerals.

Corporate Executive Chef at Nelson Mandela Bay International Stadium

• South Africa
• November 2010 to July 2011

Managing 2 x commercial industrial kitchens to supply food and beverage for 44000 seated stadium, 50 corporate suites, 16 food outlets. This was a fixed term contract for mobilization of kitchens.

Executive Chef/Duty Manager at Tranquility Lodge 5*

• South Africa
• April 2008 to November 2010

Responsible for food & beverage department as well as duty manager for front office, house keeping and maintenance.

Executive Chef at Al Rushaid Petroleum Investment Company

• Saudi Arabia - Dammam
• February 2006 to February 2008

Managing 8 commercial industrial kitchen for the Real Estate division from corporate executives to labourers, bistro café, exclusive restaurant opened from scratch and training of off shore personnel.

Executive Chef Consultant at Toledo Blues Caterers

• South Africa
• December 2004 to January 2006

Working as a consultant to the hospitality industry in the busy Kruger National Park area of South Africa. I was responsible for opening 2 new restaurants as well as providing industrial catering for BMW Motors.

Executive Chef Consultant at Drifters Game Lodge

• South Africa
• April 2004 to December 2004

I was responsible for a project of upgrading a 5* lodge with regards to food and beverage and training staff to high end level tourism services. Fixed contract.

Proprietor at Le Chef Caterers

• Spain
• July 2002 to March 2004

I was importing game meats from Namibia to Spain and in conjunction with Jameson's whiskey and Guinness breweries marketing and distributing game meats to restaurants and delicatessens in Spain. EU Government revoked import licence due to bovine disease.

Senior Tour Guide & Cooking Trainer at Nomad Adventure Tours

• South Africa
• June 1997 to July 2002

I lead overland tours throughout Southern Africa as well as teaching new guides to cook.

Chef at Self Employed

• United Kingdom - London
• January 1993 to May 1997

After completion of my studies, I decided to travel to gain experience as a chef and expose myself to as many different culinary skills as possible. The counties I travelled and worked in include, UK, Scandinavia, France, Germany, Turkey, Israel, India, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Canary Islands, Spain, Cuba, Mexico and Guatemala.

Commis Chef at Le Petit Paris Restaurant

• Switzerland
• January 1990 to December 1992

Worked part time to pay for my studies.

Representative at Brazil Enterprize

• Switzerland
• January 1990 to December 1992

Worked part time to pay for my studies.

Assistant General Manager at City Lodge Hotels

• South Africa
• September 1986 to December 1989

AGM of 320 bedroom hotel. Responsible for all aspects of hoteliering and represented the company as Labour Representative wit trade union disputes.

Apprentice Hotelier at Hawthorndene Hotel

• South Africa
• January 1985 to July 1986

Served as an apprentice with my Godfather in his hotel learning all departments.