Professional Summary

CAREER OBJECTIVE / PERSONAL PROFILE
I would herewith like to apply for a position as a Sous-Chef / Crew-Chef / Stew-Cook / Cook, aboard a vessel large enough, so that I may work under a highly qualified Head-Chef, to gain enough experience in the Yachting Industry, so as to take position as Head-Chef within 1-2 years.

I am always excited by food, and culinary art, and driven every day, to throw my love, creativeness, and true passion for food, into the mix. I started in Restaurant kitchens at the age of 13, and I was naturally bound to follow a remarkable career in the Culinary World, and from here on, exploring the vast culinary trends by sea, travelling the oceans, hopefully for the next 12-16 years. My long-term goal is to open the Best Restaurant in South Africa, at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, and have my small Sail Yacht in the V & A Marina.

I would love to eventually also do my Yacht Master Ocean, and then OOW 3000 ton, to be a truly competent Sailor. I am an exceptionally driven and dedicated person, and I have a great sense of humor, and am considered a fun & exciting person to live and work with, but I am at the same time very focused on the work at hand, and always focused on Safety, and exceptional Service & Standards. I am valued in great esteem, as a true Team-Player; by employers and colleagues alike. As many will vow, I am always honest and trustworthy.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Computer Skills Advanced: Microsoft Office Suites, P.O.S Operating Systems, Audio & Video Software
Culinary Skills: Meat-Specialist - Culinary trained in Meat-aging/grilling/curing/cut & prep. Seafood Culinary trained - Sushi and Teppanyaki, Fish-cutting, filleting, and prep. Considered a BBQ & Grill Specialist!
Cuisine by Country & Style: Classic-French, Italian, Mediterranean, Indian, British & American, South-African, Mexican, Asian, Asian-Fushion, Japanese, and African. Fresh, Healthy, and Exciting!
Dietary Requirements: Vast knowledge of all most well-known Dietary Requirements, including: Diabetic, Celiac, Lactose Intolerant, Gluten-Free, Kidney & Heart-Transplant patients, Low-Carbohydrate & Low-Fat.
Service: Highly qualified in all of the following skills: Silver-Service, FOH & BOH Management, Service Training Consultancy, Wine Service, Cognac & Brandy Service, Cigar Service, Table-Side Cutting/Carving/Service, Cocktail and standard Bar Service, Champagne Service, Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, Handling People with Disabilities, Old-World and New-World Etiquette.
Wine Knowledge (Sommelier): Thorough and extensive knowledge of all know Cultivars, Presentation of/and Wine-Tastings, Old-World and New-World Wine Varietals and Cultivars, World Wine-Regions, Processes and Distinction.
Beverage Knowledge: Exceptional knowledge and experience in preparation of all well-known and self-created Cocktails and Shooters. Superb knowledge and experience with most International Spirits, Brandies, Cognacs, Champagnes, Beers & Ales, Ciders, and Liqueurs. Experienced, and trained many, in preparation of all of the following: Cappuccinos and mostly all known Coffee-based drinks, and a vast amount of Smoothies.
General Interior Skills: Advanced experience with all of the following: Table-Setting, Table-Linen, Napkin-Folding Techniques and Art, Serviette Origami, Artistry Flower Arrangements, Vegetable & Fruit Art Carvings, General Housekeeping and Cleaning.
Interior Skills I will need training for: Washing & Laundry (Advanced Stain Removal), Bed-Linen / Linen Ironing.
I am however quite a perfectionist when it comes to ironing shirts and trousers.

REFERENCES
Nikki Callis - Director of Cappos Holdings Group (Baobab Café & Grill, HEAT Grill-Room, Cappuccinos Group)
Mobile: +27 82 420 2998 / Head-Office: +27 12 361 2796
Izak Potgieter - Previous General Manager at Mike’s Kitchen, and Mimmo’s Eatalian – Has known me since 1995 to date. Mobile: +27 84 599 8647 E-
Russel Minter-Brown - Owner of The Hussar Grill / Willowbridge and Constantia – Provided me with Specialist Management & Culinary Training in 2012.Mobile: +27 83 950 9583 / Office: +27 21 914 0757

Walter Pretorius – Walter Leica and Character-Reference- I have assisted Walter with various exclusive Carpentry Projects, helping him with large orders, since 1993, when not employed, or on holiday.
Mobile: +27 82 445 4339

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