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MAXWELL LAWRENCE

Cape Town
MAXWELL LAWRENCE

Summary

Accomplished Sous Chef with over 10 years of culinary experience in diverse settings including hotels and restaurants. Led high-volume operations, managed stock control, and enhanced team performance. Expertise in banqueting, events, and catering services. Pursuing contract opportunities with MSC, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, or Viking.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dorp Hotel
Cape Town CBD

Sous Chef
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Plan specials, maintain plating for restaurant + banqueting/events up to 300 guests
  • Lead kitchen operations across all sections in busy CBD hotel. Website not provided.
  • Trained junior chefs on HACCP, portion control, and consistency for efficient kitchen operations
  • Managed daily stock, ordering, and weekly food costing for over 250 covers daily
  • Reported to Assistant General Manager on kitchen standards and operations

Sunbird Restaurant

Section Manager
12.2020 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Managed section with organized approach, ensuring efficient task completion
  • Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster team collaboration
  • Worked at Atlantic Beach Golf Estate, providing customer service.
  • Reference: Barry Botha, Operations Manager - 'Highly recommend for any opportunity'

Durbanville Golf Club
Durbanville

Sous Chef
02.2020 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Oversaw kitchen operations at 'The Jewel of the North' golf estate, ensuring high-quality service and guest satisfaction
  • Handled banqueting, events, and à la carte service
  • Position affected by COVID-19 retrenchment - company financial impact
  • Promoted 'The Jewel of the North' golf estate through various marketing strategies.
  • Reference: Sean Verdon, General Manager

Café Orca
Melkbosstrand

Chef de Cuisine / Griller
01.2015 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Promoted from Griller to Chef de Cuisine due to strong performance and leadership skills
  • Led team by example, consistently punctual, maintained professional demeanor, and demonstrated commitment by taking on additional responsibilities
  • Executed diverse tasks across all kitchen sections, enhancing versatility and team training
  • Located at 88 Beach Road, Melkbosstrand. Website not provided.
  • Provided professional reference for Brad Hewitt, Executive Chef, highlighting strengths and skills.

Education

Kings Way College
Cape Town

Certificate in Chef

Kambuzuma High School
Zimbabwe

Matriculation

University Overview

GPA: 7 Pass

Skills

  • Culinary Techniques
  • Menu Development
  • Food safety
  • High Volume Production
  • Grill Section
  • FIFO
  • Stock Control and Costing
  • Banqueting & Events
  • Culinary Team Management
  • Team Leadership
  • High-Pressure Cooking
  • Cross-cultural Teams

Tax Number

2295352179

Maritime Certifications

2295352179

Personal Information

2295352179

Timeline

Sous Chef

Dorp Hotel
01.2021 - Current

Section Manager

Sunbird Restaurant
12.2020 - 01.2021

Sous Chef

Durbanville Golf Club
02.2020 - 09.2020

Chef de Cuisine / Griller

Café Orca
01.2015 - 01.2019

Kings Way College

Certificate in Chef
01.2014

Kambuzuma High School

Matriculation
01.2002
MAXWELL LAWRENCE