Jana Conroy

I am a passionate chef, with a capacity of a huge range of dishes. I am adaptable and enjoy challenges. I tackle every job I am given with heart and soul. I have excellent time management. I am used to working under pressure and deadlines. I am passionate about people and skills development. Last but not least, I am proud of myself, my professional etiquette and my ability to offer first class catering service at all times.

• Head Chef, Birkenhead Brewery and Walkerbay estate, 10/2020, Current
• Freelance Chef, 09/2019, 10/2020
• Head Chef, The Tasting Room Restaurant at Stanford Hills, 11/2016, 08/2019
• Sole Chef, Motor Yacht The Wellesley Ⅱ 32M, 07/27/2016, 10/01/2016, Provisioning, budget and stock control, Menu design and catering for various dietary requirements, Assisting crew on deck
• Sole Chef, Motor Yacht Fusion 37M, 06/25/2016, 07/26/2016, Provisioning, budget and stock control, Menu design, catering for various dietary requirements, Assisting crew on deck
• Executive Head Chef, Dutchies Restaurant and Summer lounge, Hermanus, 02/2015, 02/2016, Co-ordination of both restaurants on an international blue flag beach status serving up to 1500 guests per day
• Executive Head Chef, Emily Moon River Lodge & Restaurant- Plettenbergbay, 01/2014, 01/2015, Menu and presentation design, Stock control, Banqueting and A La Carte, 120 pax, Managing front and back of house staff
• Sous Chef, Emily Moon River Lodge & Restaurant, Plettenbergbay, 01/2011, 12/2014, Preparation and presentation of menu, Functions and catering, at least 15 weddings per year, Staff training on food, hygiene and personal safety

• Date of Birth: 11/1978
• Nationality: South African
• Driving License: Yes

• Alasdair Stewart, +44 7733 260174
• Jamie Kastner, jami@stanfordhills.co.za
• Jackie Engelbrecht, +27 82 7719359
• David Smith, +2773 1980734, Wine Maker
• Sylvia Slabbert, +2776 325 6454
• Joe Kampfer, +27 82 509 5336
• Alex Olivier, 6434alex@emilymoon.co.za, +27 79 470 6434