SINOVUYO MGONGO
Pretoria North
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented culinary professional with over 5 years of hospitality and customer service experience, including international cruise-line exposure. Experienced in high-volume kitchen operations, dessert preparation, plating, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards in line with maritime regulations. Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure, collaborate within multicultural teams, and deliver exceptional guest dining experiences.
Service-focused hospitality professional ready to help others and meet customer needs. Understands kitchen processes, food service standards and safety requirements.
Dependable Commis Chef ready to assist with diverse kitchen tasks. Skilled in following directions to handle supplies, ingredients and cleaning work. Manages time well and flexes easily between different requirements to meet demand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis 2
MSc Cruises
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepare and plate desserts according to international cruise-line presentation standards.
- Pre-prep garnishes and dessert components to support high-volume dining services.
- Maintain strict adherence to maritime food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborate with senior chefs to ensure timely and consistent service delivery.
- Support buffet and à la carte dessert production for large guest volumes.
Commis Chef
Camps Bay Retreat
Camps Bay, Cape Town
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared and organized kitchen stations to ensure operational readiness.
- Managed daily baking production including muffins, cookies, and banana bread.
- Ensured correct taste, temperature, and visual presentation of dishes.
- Monitored stock levels and supported proper ingredient rotation practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and compliance with hygiene standards.
Assistant Chef
The Bay Hotel
Camps Bay, Cape Town
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Prepared and organized kitchen stations to ensure operational readiness.
- Managed daily baking production including muffins, cookies, and banana bread.
- Ensured correct taste, temperature, and visual presentation of dishes.
- Monitored stock levels and supported proper ingredient rotation practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and compliance with hygiene standards.
Shop Assistant Cashier
Clicks Retailers
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
06.2016 - 01.2020
- Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Handled cash transactions and reconciled petty cash accurately.
- Monitored stock levels and ensured product availability.
- Maintained store presentation and merchandising standards.
Education
Grade 12 -
Chris Hani Senior Secondary School
Cape Town01.2015
Higher Certificate - Economics and Management Sciences
University of South Africa
Cape Town01.2023
Hospitality - undefined
Cooktastic HUB
Salt River, Cape Town04.2022
Skills
- High-Volume Kitchen Operations
- Dessert Preparation & Artistic Plating
- Food Safety & HACCP Compliance
- Maritime Hygiene Standards
- Mise en Place & Workstation Readiness
- Inventory Control & FIFO Stock Rotation
- Team Collaboration in Multicultural Environments
- Time Management & Service Efficiency
- Guest Service Excellence
- Quality Assurance & Portion Control
Glassware polishing
Vegetable processing
Strong communication
Order accuracy
Proactive attitude
Culinary passion
Portion control
Adherence to policies
Proactive in seeking tasks
Sanitation standards
Kitchen equipment operation
Allergen awareness
Recycling process
Speedy task completion
Hygiene awareness
Plating techniques
Cleaning procedures
References
- Brandan Coetzee, 0738824630, snrsouschef@thebayhotel.com, Senior: Chef, The Bay Hotel
- Mbuyi Jongqo, 0835078496, chumani@cooktastic.co.za, Founder: Cooktastic, Cooktastic
- Sithembiso Silakula, 0717584490 / 0126484387, silakulasithembiso@gmail.com, Manager: Camps Bay Retreat, Camps Bay Retreat
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
Xhosa
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Commis 2
MSc Cruises
08.2025 - 02.2026
Commis Chef
Camps Bay Retreat
06.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Chef
The Bay Hotel
01.2022 - 04.2022
Shop Assistant Cashier
Clicks Retailers
06.2016 - 01.2020
Higher Certificate - Economics and Management Sciences
University of South Africa
Hospitality - undefined
Cooktastic HUB
Grade 12 -
Chris Hani Senior Secondary School