[pic] Brian Matthews
* ********* ****, ****** *****
Ocho Rios P.O., St Ann, Jamaica W.I.
Tel 1-876-***-****
Mobile 1-876-***-**** or 353-0396
Email- ******@*****.*** Skype-brian.matthews526
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To excel to the highest level of achievement through
dedication
and commitment
D. O .B. 12.09.67
EDUCATION:
1985 - 1986 Adams Catering & Training School
1980 - 1985 Marcus Garvey High School
QUALIFICATION:
Computer Literate
Team Jamaica - Certificate
HACCP - General Awareness Course
Certificate of Merit - Catering
School Leaving Certificate
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
15-5-2012- Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort, Spa & Conference Center
Main Street
Ocho Rios P.O.,
St Ann
Jamaica W.I.,
Position: Sous Chef
Job responsibilities Planning Menu, Ordering, Cooking and serving Italian
dishes for the fine dining Restaurant (La Diva)
16-1-09 -11-5-2012 Club Ambiance Beach Resort
P.O., Box 20
Runaway Bay
St Ann
Jamaica W.I.,
Position: Executive Sous Chef - Executive Chef
Job responsibilities Planning Menu, Ordering, Special Function, fine
dining, weddings & parties. Cooking and training of staff
in order to maintain the highest standard for buffet style
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
23-3-08 - 16-11-08 The Buzz (Employment Agency)
Fife House Fife Road (UK)
Kingston-upon-Thames
Position: (Chef Role)
Job responsibilities Cooking a variety of local and International dishes
for banquet, weddings & parties. (40-200 guest)
09-12-07 - 15-3-08 George in rye Hotel (3 Rosette)
98 High Street, Rye (UK)
East Sussex
Position: Sous Chef
Job responsibilities Cooking a variety of French, Mediterranean and local
dishes for banquet, weddings & parties. Assist with
the operation of the kitchen and nightly services of 40 -
60 covers.
09-7-07 - 09-12-07 Riverside Hotel (3 Rosette)
Riverside Drive (UK)
Branston
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
Position: Head Chef
Job responsibilities Cooking a variety of local and international dishes
for banquet weddings & parties, purchasing,
inventory & planning menu, scheduling kitchen staff (6) and
nightly services 30 - 150 covers.
08-8-06 - 30-6-07 Frankfort Villa (Luxury)
P.O. Box 38,
Ocho Rios Jamaica
Position: Chef
Job responsibilities Cooking a variety of local and international
dishes, purchasing, inventory & planning menu.
01-7-05 - 01-8-06 Rio Chico Villa (Luxury)
Ocho Rios P.O.,
St. Ann
Position: Chef
Job responsibilities Cooking a variety of local and International
dishes, purchasing, inventory & planning menu.
01-3-05 - 26-6-05 Hilton Ocean Front (Luxury rooms hotel)
South Carolina, USA
Position: Outdoor Grill - Cook
Job responsibilities Cooking Hamburgers, Hot dogs and Sandwiches daily
for 75 - 300
guest.
03-3-01 - 29-9-04 Brac Reef Beach Resort (3*)
Cayman Brac
Position: Head Chef
Job responsibilities Cooking, ordering, inventory, planning menus,
scheduling kitchen and dining room staff.
08-7-98 - 03-3-01 Little Cayman Beach Resort (3*)
Little Cayman
Position: Cook
Job responsibilities Cooking a variety of international and local dishes
for buffet style breakfast, lunch & dinner.
10-2-98 - 30-6-98 Couples Ocho Rios (5*)
Position: Restaurant Supervisor
Job responsibilities Planning menu and cooking Italian dishes.
15-1-97 -18-12-97 Riding Rock Inn (3*)
San Salvador Bahamas
Position: Chef
Job responsibilities Cooking, ordering, inventory, planning menus,
scheduling
kitchen and dining room staff.
23-5-95 - 10-1-97 Sandals Ocho Rios (5*)
Position: Restaurant Supervisor / Jr. Sous Chef / Sous
Chef
Job responsibilities Cooking, overseeing the main kitchen, supervising
the Italian, Mexican and Caribbean Restaurant at nights.
04-4-92 - 20-12-95 Starward Cruise Ship
Position: Restaurant Supervisor
Job responsibilities Cooking and serving buffet style breakfast and lunch
along with
two cooks.
15-4-89 - 28-3-92 Sandals Ocho Rios (5*)
Position: Cook / Restaurant Supervisor
Job responsibilities Cooking Italian dishes along with four cooks and
doing vegetables carving for buffet display.
INTEREST & ACTIVITIES:
Music
Foot Ball
Beach Volley Ball
REFERENCES:
Gilbert Blackwood
Resort Manager, Club Ambiance Hotel
Tel: 1-876-***-**** / 357-2618
Ivy Grannum
Villa Manager, Prospect Villa
Tel: 1-876-***-****
Jeanne Croskery
Property Manager, Rio Chico Villa
Tel: 1-876-***-****
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AWARDS
SISTER ISLANDS TOURISM ASSOCIATION (SITA)
Cayman Brac & Little Cayman
Sister Islands Cook - Off
Grand Champion 2002 & 2003