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Work History
Education
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Notable Events
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Key Qualities
Skills And Training
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Shreya Beekum

Shreya Beekum

Ballito

Summary

Dynamic and innovative hospitality professional holding a BConsumer Sciences degree in Hospitality Management, complemented by a robust background in culinary arts.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Partie

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Provided private cheffing services, designing and preparing personalized menus for guests.
  • Supervised junior chefs and supported senior chefs, managing food quality, inventory, and hygiene.
  • Demonstrated skills in team building, leadership, and conflict resolution.

Small Business Owner

"With Love Shreya Beekum"
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Prepared and sold a range of culinary items, including weeknight dinner meals, cakes, cupcakes, and brownies.
  • Managed social media content creation to market products.

Intern

The Living Room at Summerhill Guest Estate
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted with service plating and preparation for the pastry and vegetable sections.
  • Designed and innovated a new menu item: Indian Green Banana Soup with Coconut, Chili, and Banana Chutney.

Top 10 Finalist

MasterChef South Africa
05.2024 - 06.2024

Hospitality Management Intern

Salt Rock Hotel
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Managed food and beverage operations, including staff rostering, forecasting, and costing.
  • Coordinated and set up events, conferences, and functions.
  • Handled reception duties, switchboard, reservations, and cashier functions.

Waitress & Kitchen Assistant

Toast Café Ballito Lifestyle
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Served as a Chef Assistant, baking and decorating weekly cakes and preparing breakfast dishes.
  • Delivered excellent customer service as a waitress, taking orders and serving food and beverages.

Hospitality Management Intern

The Capital Zimbali
01.2022
  • Managed the housekeeping department and rooms management system.
  • Oversaw room service operations, including order processing and billing.

Education

BConsumer Sciences - Hospitality Management

University of Pretoria
01.2023

Grade 12 NSC -

Crawford College North Coast
01.2019

Skills

  • Culinary arts
  • Events management
  • Recipe/product development
  • Small business management
  • Baking
  • Pastries
  • Planning and execution
  • Business management
  • Problem-solving
  • Rooms management systems
  • Food management software
  • Cultural awareness
  • Mindfulness
  • Dynamic
  • Flexible
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Notable Events

  • Netherlands Royal Family visit event catering
  • UP-Cycle Food Waste Event (2023, 130 pax)
  • Wedding catering (2023, 90 pax)
  • Pop-up restaurants (Italian 2022, 45 pax; Mediterranean 2023, 25 pax)

Key Qualities

  • Innovative Problem-Solving
  • Cultural Awareness & Mindfulness
  • Dynamic & Flexible
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit (Small businesses "Yum Cravings" and "Aroma Charm")

Skills And Training

Experienced in baking, pastries (e.g., Strawberry and Pistachio Fraisier), and recipe development., Proficient in planning and execution for various events., Hands-on experience running small culinary businesses., Innovative and proactive approach to challenges., Knowledgeable in rooms management systems and various food management software.

Awards And Prizes

  • Best Final-Year Student BConsSci Hospitality Management, 2023
  • Invited to join Golden Key Society, 2020-2023
  • Dale Carnegie Course Graduate, 2018

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
05.2025 - 07.2025

Small Business Owner

"With Love Shreya Beekum"
11.2024 - 04.2025

Intern

The Living Room at Summerhill Guest Estate
07.2024 - 10.2024

Top 10 Finalist

MasterChef South Africa
05.2024 - 06.2024

Hospitality Management Intern

Salt Rock Hotel
07.2023 - 09.2023

Hospitality Management Intern

The Capital Zimbali
01.2022

Waitress & Kitchen Assistant

Toast Café Ballito Lifestyle
12.2020 - 01.2021

BConsumer Sciences - Hospitality Management

University of Pretoria

Grade 12 NSC -

Crawford College North Coast

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