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Victoria Nienhuis

Victoria Nienhuis

Chef De Partie
Scotland

Summary

I am 28 I am a passionate, motivated and very hard working person. I put 100% effort into any job that I have I prefer to be busy and like engaging with people. I have traveled the world doing a variety of different jobs which has given me a broad perspective and life experience. I have both South African and British citizenship.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Chef De Partie

Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch
Dornoch
03.2025 - 10.2025
  • Prepared and presented high-quality dishes in accordance with menu specifications.
  • Managed station operations to ensure timely and efficient service during peak hours.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop innovative recipes and improve menu offerings.
  • Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on food preparation and safety standards.
  • Dealt with immense pressure while operating a different station then normal.
  • Having to be the head of the kitchen while being under staffed.
  • Started as a CDP moved up to Junior Sous by the end of the season.

Bakery Manager

Bushman's River Mud Pies
Port Elizabeth
01.2019 - 01.2025
  • Made and baked cakes, confectionery goods and savoury treats.
  • Created new lines for the business.
  • Called on customers.
  • Checked stock.
  • Handled money.
  • Trained, coached & supervised new staff members.
  • Helped management to identify workflow issues and find solutions.

Front of House

Roots Restaurant
Kenton On Sea
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Led and managed front of house team.
  • Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure customer needs, customer allergies, dietary requirements, and special requests are met.

Apprentice Baker

De Graaf Bakery
Spaakenberg
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Created custom desserts.
  • Developed and tested recipes for unique pastries and desserts.
  • Maintained the highest standard of cleanliness.
  • Executed custom orders for high-end clients.
  • Developed and implemented strict food safety and sanitation practices.

Catering Assistant

Fat Cats Catering
Port Elizabeth
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for planning unique and satisfying menu for clients.
  • Sourced the absolute best food for the functions.
  • Maintained a professional standard of catering.
  • Continuously made customers happy by delivering delicious meals.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Psychology & Counselling

International Career Institute
England
01.2022

STCW ENG1 Medical First Aid Food hygiene Level 2 -

East London
South Africa
02.2025

Skills

  • Baking

  • Management

  • Barista

  • Leadership

  • Team Work

  • Adaptability

References

  • Grace, Du Preez, Owner of Fat Cats Catering, fatcatscatering@co.za, +27 53 568 4965, Fat Cats Catering
  • Bridget, Bekker, Owner of Bushman's River Mud Pies Confectionery, bushmansrivermudpies@gmail.com, +27 826592119, Bushman's River Mud Pies Confectionery
  • Theo Creton, Head Chef of Mara
  • Nick Price head chef of Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch

Interests

Horse Riding, Running I'm a committed runner I've run just under ten half marathons (211km), a full marathon (422km) and most recently, an Ultra Marathon, I enjoy hiking and travelling

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch
03.2025 - 10.2025

Bakery Manager

Bushman's River Mud Pies
01.2019 - 01.2025

Front of House

Roots Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2020

Apprentice Baker

De Graaf Bakery
01.2018 - 05.2018

Catering Assistant

Fat Cats Catering
01.2013 - 01.2017

Advanced Diploma - Psychology & Counselling

International Career Institute

STCW ENG1 Medical First Aid Food hygiene Level 2 -

East London
Victoria NienhuisChef De Partie