Sheldon Brian Conway
Chef
Plettenberg Bay
Summary
I am 43yrs of age and am a reliable kitchen leader with over 19 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills am hardworking,dedicated,reliable,loyal and very punctual. I always give 110% in all m endeavors and am level headed and work well under pressure
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Oasis Recovery Centers, Oasis Addiction Counseling
Plettenberg Bay, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Food and beverage management
- Kitchen stock control
- Kitchen ordering
- Kitchen receiving
- Kitchen cost control
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Plating
- Food production
- Staff management
Chef
Bon App Bistro
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Food and beverage management
- Kitchen stock control
- Kitchen ordering
- Kitchen receiving
- Kitchen cost control
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Plating
- Food production
- Staff management
Chef
Cornuti al Mare
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Kitchen ordering
- Kitchen receiving
- Plating
- Food production
Kitchen manager/chef
Hemel En Aarde Brewery
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Food and beverage management
- Kitchen stock control
- Kitchen ordering
- Kitchen receiving
- Kitchen cost control
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Plating
- Food production
- Staff management
Kitchen manager/chef
Redbourne Country lodge (4*)
03.2014 - 11.2018
- Food and beverage management
- Bar and kitchen stock control
- Bar and kitchen ordering
- Bar and kitchen receiving
- Bar and kitchen cost control
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Plating
- Food production
- Reservations
- Staff management
Kitchen Manager/Head chef and Restaurant Manager
Surf Cafe
12.2010 - 11.2013
- Ordering
- Receiving
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Costing
- Food production
- Plating
- Staff rosters
- F&B management
- Daily operation of restaurant
- Hiring of staff
- Opening and closing of restaurant
- Bar service
- Food service supervision
Head Chef
Nh Plettenberg Bay (4-star Hotel)
10.2009 - 11.2010
- Ordering
- Receiving
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Costing
- Food production
- Plating
Kitchen consultant
Bayette Zulu Boutique Lodge (Four Star Superior Lodge)
06.2009 - 07.2009
- Ordering
- Receiving
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Costing
- Food production
- Plating
- Staff Training
Sous Chef
Kurland Hotel
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Ordering
- Receiving
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Costing
- Food production
- Plating
Sous Chef
Francos Kitchen
10.2008 - 03.2009
- Ordering
- Receiving
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Costing
- Food production
- Plating
Head Chef
Bayette Zulu Boutique Lodge (Four Star Superior Lodge)
01.2007 - 07.2008
- Ordering
- Receiving
- Menu design
- Menu planning
- Costing
- Food production
- Plating
- Also assumed responsibility in the general running of Boutique Lodge in Manager’s absence
Chef de Partie
International Hotel School
06.2006 - 01.2007
- Worked as Chef de Partie in their new trainee restaurant “Sage”
- Also assisted Executive Chef Sean Webber in the “Chef’s on stage” department
- Responsible for functions and breakfasts at the Westville Hotel
- Aid in the training of chef and management trainees in the kitchen
Student Culinary Management Course (Chef Trainee)
International Hotel School Durban
01.2004 - 12.2006
Trainee Chef de Partie
Riverside Hotel – Durban (Four Star Hotel)
01.2005 - 03.2006
Trainee Chef de Partie
Cargo Hold – Ushaka Marine World – Durban
07.2005 - 09.2005
- 350 -400 packs per meal period
- Seafood Restaurant
Trainee Chef de Partie
Royal Hotel Durban (Five Star Hotel)
10.2004 - 12.2004
- Production of food for:
- The Royal Grill
- The Royal Carvery
- Ulundi (Authentic Indian Food)
- The Royal Hotel Coffee Shop
- Pastry Kitchen
- Cold Kitchen
- Function Kitchen
- Butchery Section
Trainee Chef de Partie
Royal Hotel Durban
04.2004 - 06.2004
Head Barman and Assistant Manager
Z8 The Alternative Pool Club in Richards Bay
04.2003 - 12.2003
Barman, Waiter, Kitchen Porter and Commis Chef
Bugle Inn, Hamble, Southhampton UK (a member of the SFI Group)
05.2002 - 03.2003
Trainee Supervisor and assistant to quantity Surveyor
Hokmah Richards Bay
01.2001 - 11.2001
Education
Senior Certificate -
John Ross College
Higher Diploma in Professional Cookery and Kitchen Management - undefined
International Hotel School Durban
01.2006 - 12.2006
Student Culinary Management Course - undefined
International Hotel School Durban
01.2004 - 12.2006
Skills
Kitchen management
Food safety
Food preparation
Customer service
Nutritional knowledge
Problem-solving
Cleaning and sanitation
Menu development
Safe food handling
Sanitation standards
Food and beverage management
Scheduling coordination
Recipe creation
Cost controls
Staff management
Staff training and development
Extra Curriculum Courses
Career Sailing Course – Deck hand to Skipper, 02/2001 - 03/2001, Qualified Deck Hand
Identity No
810506 5095 084
Language Proficiency
- English
- Afrikaans
Health
Good
Personal Information
- Dependents: None
- Date of Birth: 05/06/81
- Driving License: EB
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Oasis Recovery Centers, Oasis Addiction Counseling
03.2023 - 03.2025
Chef
Bon App Bistro
12.2021 - 01.2023
Chef
Cornuti al Mare
06.2020 - 11.2020
Kitchen manager/chef
Hemel En Aarde Brewery
12.2018 - 03.2020
Kitchen manager/chef
Redbourne Country lodge (4*)
03.2014 - 11.2018
Kitchen Manager/Head chef and Restaurant Manager
Surf Cafe
12.2010 - 11.2013
Head Chef
Nh Plettenberg Bay (4-star Hotel)
10.2009 - 11.2010
Kitchen consultant
Bayette Zulu Boutique Lodge (Four Star Superior Lodge)
06.2009 - 07.2009
Sous Chef
Kurland Hotel
03.2009 - 06.2009
Sous Chef
Francos Kitchen
10.2008 - 03.2009
Head Chef
Bayette Zulu Boutique Lodge (Four Star Superior Lodge)
01.2007 - 07.2008
Chef de Partie
International Hotel School
06.2006 - 01.2007
Higher Diploma in Professional Cookery and Kitchen Management - undefined
International Hotel School Durban
01.2006 - 12.2006
Trainee Chef de Partie
Cargo Hold – Ushaka Marine World – Durban
07.2005 - 09.2005
Trainee Chef de Partie
Riverside Hotel – Durban (Four Star Hotel)
01.2005 - 03.2006
Trainee Chef de Partie
Royal Hotel Durban (Five Star Hotel)
10.2004 - 12.2004
Trainee Chef de Partie
Royal Hotel Durban
04.2004 - 06.2004
Student Culinary Management Course (Chef Trainee)
International Hotel School Durban
01.2004 - 12.2006
Student Culinary Management Course - undefined
International Hotel School Durban
01.2004 - 12.2006
Head Barman and Assistant Manager
Z8 The Alternative Pool Club in Richards Bay
04.2003 - 12.2003
Barman, Waiter, Kitchen Porter and Commis Chef
Bugle Inn, Hamble, Southhampton UK (a member of the SFI Group)
05.2002 - 03.2003
Trainee Supervisor and assistant to quantity Surveyor
Hokmah Richards Bay
01.2001 - 11.2001
Senior Certificate -
John Ross College
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