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GJ KAVUMA

GJ KAVUMA

Kitchen Chef
Amanzimtoti

Summary

Given my Experience of 12+ years as professional Chef, Both in Italian Cuisine, French cuisine and Mediterranean cuisine nutrition. Capable of managing dining services of up to 200+ tables Ala Carte menu, Set Menu or Buffet while supervising and motivating staff to perform to the best of their abilities during and after service. I have gained experience both Local and International level.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head Chef

12 Oceans Hotel & Conference Centre
01.2024 - Current

Chef/Owner

The Chef and Meeting Place Restaurant
01.2019 - 12.2024
  • Reason for leaving: Sold

HEAD CHEF (NUTRITION)

Loading Bay Restaurant, De Waterkant
09.2017 - 12.2019

· 140 Sitter restaurant

· Manage daily kitchen operations with 25 staff members and directs line cooks

· Staff training and development

· Developed entire menu

· Oversee food preparation and kitchen hygiene ensuring food safety procedures are always 100% adhered to

· Responsible for stock control, ordering food and keeping an inventory to assist in reducing food wastage

SENIOR SOUS CHEF

Melissa's Mantra Cafe
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • 250 Sitter restaurant
  • Staff training, menu development, kitchen hygiene, stock control, management of 25 staff members
  • Responsible for kitchen management, ordering food and keeping inventory
  • Direct and manage line cooks

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR

Bootlegger Coffee Company
01.2014 - 10.2016
  • 120 Sitter restaurants with walk in customers.
  • Stock control, management of 12 staff members, recipe design and creating dishes
  • Responsible for kitchen management, ordering food and keeping inventory
  • Direct and manage line cooks

KITCHEN MANAGER

Richard's Supper Stage & Bistro
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Stock control, staff management, designing and creating recipes
  • Responsible for kitchen management, ordering food, keeping inventory and managing line cooks


I WAS RUNNINIG 2 JOBS, THIS WAS MY NIGHT JOB

HEAD CHEF

Royal Bavarian Bakery
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Stock taking and ordering, managing cooks and overseeing staff


I WAS WORKING 2 JOBS, THIS WAS IN THE DAY

Education

MASTER BARTENDER CERTIFICATE -

Master Bar Academy

TOURISM & HOTEL MANAGEMENT - undefined

YMCA Institute

A-LEVEL CERTIFICATE - undefined

Tropical High School

Skills

  • Menu Development
  • Staff & Kitchen Management
  • Food Safety & Storage
  • 'Classic Cooking'
  • Vegan Cuisine
  • Knife Work Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Proactive
  • Time Management

Timeline

Head Chef

12 Oceans Hotel & Conference Centre
01.2024 - Current

Chef/Owner

The Chef and Meeting Place Restaurant
01.2019 - 12.2024

HEAD CHEF (NUTRITION)

Loading Bay Restaurant, De Waterkant
09.2017 - 12.2019

SENIOR SOUS CHEF

Melissa's Mantra Cafe
12.2016 - 08.2017

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR

Bootlegger Coffee Company
01.2014 - 10.2016

KITCHEN MANAGER

Richard's Supper Stage & Bistro
01.2011 - 12.2013

HEAD CHEF

Royal Bavarian Bakery
01.2011 - 12.2013

TOURISM & HOTEL MANAGEMENT - undefined

YMCA Institute

A-LEVEL CERTIFICATE - undefined

Tropical High School

MASTER BARTENDER CERTIFICATE -

Master Bar Academy
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