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Sheldon Brian Conway

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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