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Aaron Klaasen

Aaron Klaasen

Cape Town

Summary

I am devoted, enthusiastic, and deeply committed to meeting the establishment's standards for high-quality food, exceptional service, and guest satisfaction. I possess confidence, ambition, and determination to achieve the goals I have set for my success. I actively seek challenges and opportunities to enhance my passions being it front of house or back of house .

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Commis Chef

Mount Nelson Hotel
09.2024 - Current
  • Restaurant outlet of Oasis and Main Kitchen -
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredient preparation in support of recipes designed by my head chef.
  • Ensuring a smooth and well-structured flow of service by having sufficient prep.
  • Worked efficiently under pressure during peak dining hours, maintaining composure, and delivering consistent quality in upholding the standards.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.

Trainee

The Mount Nelson Hotel
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • I was placed as a trainee at Belmond to complete my diploma in hospitality and catering services management, with the first outlet I came to being Oasis, from October 2, 2023, to February 4, 2024. During this period, in my first two months, I scored an LQA rating of 90.4%.
  • I then moved to Planet Bar from February 5 to February 30, during which I understood the level of perfection they strived for.
  • Next was In-Room Dining, where I spent three weeks before moving to Oasis Kitchen, where I have learned to hone my craft in the culinary field, benefiting not only our team, but also the outlet of Oasis Restaurant and pool.

Supervisor / Head Waiter

Trackside Killarney Raceway /
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Opening and closing the cash float, running point of sales, instructing the FOH team on their duties and responsibilities for the day, FOH stock-taking, daily reports, dealing with customer complaints, training new staff on FOH customs, and ensuring a steady flow of service.
  • Increased overall restaurant efficiency by effectively managing and delegating tasks to the wait staff.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery for guest satisfaction.

Waiter Barrister (in training)

Trackside Killarney Raceway
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Preparation of condiments, Clean down of tables and general areas, Services of customers food, In charge of cashing out the customers payments, Preparation of basic coffees and Teas (Americanos, Flat white Macchiatos), Serving of customers Coffees / Teas

Education

N5 - N6 - Hospitality and Catering Services

College of Cape Town

N4 - Hospitality and Catering Services

College of Cape Town

Matric (National Senior Certificate) - undefined

Windsor High School

Diploma - Hospitality And Catering Management Services

College of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Microsoft Word

Food preparation

Hygiene practices

Cooking techniques

Food presentation

Stock rotation

References

Melicia Hosking - 072 012 3407

Nicky Baugaard -073 690 2288

Arantxa Saayman - 060 525 7599

Brinelle Cunningham - 074 359 1383

Timeline

Commis Chef

Mount Nelson Hotel
09.2024 - Current

Trainee

The Mount Nelson Hotel
10.2023 - 02.2024

Supervisor / Head Waiter

Trackside Killarney Raceway /
09.2022 - 09.2023

Waiter Barrister (in training)

Trackside Killarney Raceway
07.2022 - 09.2022

Diploma - Hospitality And Catering Management Services

College of Cape Town
04.2001 -

N4 - Hospitality and Catering Services

College of Cape Town

Matric (National Senior Certificate) - undefined

Windsor High School

N5 - N6 - Hospitality and Catering Services

College of Cape Town

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