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WEEKLY MWASE JUNIOR

No Name Hospitality
CAPETOWN

Work Preference

Job Search Status:

Open to work

Desired start date:

2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Sous ChefSous ChefSous ChefChef de PartieCommis Chef

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

Hybrid

Location:

CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Open to relocation:

Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveCareer advancement
1
Language
10
years of professional experience

Weekly Mwase is an experienced Sous chef who has worked with renowned chefs in Cape Town and has 9 years of experience in the culinary industry. Weekly is highly knowledgeable in food creation and preparation, as well as kitchen and staff management. With passion for creating delicious and flavorful dishes, Weekly is highly organized and efficient in managing a team of cooks and handling food to ensure the highest quality of cooking and service in high pressure casual kitchen environments.

Work History

1 Year 9 Months
12.2024 - Current
1 Year 9 Months
Sous Chef
No Name Hospitality | South Africa
12.2024 - Current
  • Kitchen manager
  • Managing staff
  • Staff roster making
  • Stock take
  • Managing inventory
  • Keep track of suppliers
  • Negotiating with supplier
  • Overseeing food production and quality
  • Maintaining food and safety
  • Supports Executive chef in the daily operations of the kitchen
  • Staff training and development
  • Administrations tasks
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and presentation.
  • Maintained inventory control, minimizing waste through effective stock management.
  • Collaborated with Head Chef to develop and refine seasonal menu items.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
2 Years 3 Months
06.2022 - 09.2024
2 Years 3 Months
Sous Chef
Ouzeri Restaurant | Cape Town
06.2022 - 09.2024
  • Assist head chef in food prep
  • Manage kitchen staff and provide direction guidance in the absence of Head chef
  • Ensure that all food is prepared according to health and safety regulations
  • Train and supervise junior kitchen staff
  • Ordering stock
  • Stock take
2 Years 1 Month
05.2020 - 06.2022
2 Years 1 Month
Sous Chef
Himitsu Restaurant | Cape Town
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Administration
  • Stock take
  • Managing staff
  • Maintain health and safety
  • Assist with menu planning
  • Portion size control
  • Giving final touches to prepared meals before it goes to the guests
1 Year 10 Months
01.2018 - 11.2019
1 Year 10 Months
Chef de Partie
Lucky Bao | South Africa
01.2018 - 11.2019
  • Knife handling
  • Pots and grill section
  • Plating skills
  • Communication for smooth service
  • Following companies recipes
1 Year
12.2016 - 12.2017
1 Year
Commis Chef
Cheynes Restaurant | Cape Town
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Assisting chefs on busy days
  • Cook and seasoning food to perfection
  • Inspection and clean work stations
  • Applying FIFO
  • Attention to detail
  • Food and safety
  • Checking freshness of food

Education

High School Diploma

BSS | MALAWI | 2013

Skills

Team leadership
Kitchen leadership
Food safety
Inventory management
Food presentation
Food preparation
Kitchen organization
Knife skills

Accomplishments

MALAWIAN

Additional Information

Chef Jonathan

Company:Ouzeri

Email:jonathanxolisi@gmail.com

Contact:082 924 6397

Psala Kosmas

Company:Private catering

Contact:082 613 1214


Nicolas (Owner)

Company:Ouzeri

Contact:076 794 6004

Nic@ouzeri.co.za

Chef Samson

Company:Himitsu

Contact:081 218 2091

Vivienne Morrisby

Company:Cheynes Restaurant Group

Contact:076 040 9692

Viviennemorrisby@gmail.com

Languages

EnglishB2
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Sous Chef
No Name Hospitality
12.2024 - CurrentRead more
Sous Chef
Ouzeri Restaurant
06.2022 - 09.2024Read more
Sous Chef
Himitsu Restaurant
05.2020 - 06.2022Read more
Chef de Partie
Lucky Bao
01.2018 - 11.2019Read more
Commis Chef
Cheynes Restaurant
12.2016 - 12.2017Read more
BSS - High School Diploma,
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WEEKLY MWASE JUNIOR