Manager Chef

CURRICULUM VITAE OF SELBY MADIMETJA LEDWABA

For the kind attention of the HR Department / Relevant Recruiting Manager –:

I have always been passionate about food and its origins, from running a small restaurant at Geluksfontein Goat Cheese Farm in Vaalwater to making fresh basil pesto at Bush Stop Café with Jean Stout.

I knew I was on the right track. I have worked with some of the top chefs in the industry, it was tough but I have gained a lot of experience that way. Being an all- rounder chef from pastry, cold and hot station. I have worked in hotels, lodges, event venues and freelancing. The experience I have gained in the past 12 years is indescribable.

I did my formal training with Arnold Tanzer and Martin Cobald at the University of JHB SACA offices from 2007 till 2008. I have done part time courses and worked with renowned chefs in the industry.

I have also entered some cooking competitions like The McCain in 2007 & I won the 3rd prize.

Why I believe I am the perfect candidate for this position:

I perform well under pressure and I love nature and that is one of the reasons why I prefer working in lodges. I am very passionate about food and hosting.

I am a good team player with good leadership and management skills

Thank you for considering my application, I look forward to feedback on my application

Yours Sincerely

Selby

PERSONAL DETAIL

Date of Birth: 22 April 1976 (40 Years)

Identification Number: 760**********

Gender: Male

Nationality: South African

Languages: English/ Afrikaans / Ndebele

Home Address: 656 Mawhelereng, Zone 1

Contact Number: 071*******

Criminal Record: None

Marital Status: Single

Dependents: 2

Driver's license yes/c1

First aid course yes

Health and safety yes

Applications for: Executive /Head Chef – Safari Lodges

Salary expectation: R20 000.00 – R35 000.00 for live in positions

Areas of SA I am open to: Limpopo

Current Notice Period: Available immediately

Availability for phone

/ Skype interviews: Any suitable day for the Employer with 2 days’ notice

Availability for formal

Interviews: Notify in advance

FORMAL EDUCATION

SECONDARY EDUCATION

COMPUTER AND I.T. SKILLS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet

Semper

Innkeeper

CAREER HISTORY

Mmamakuba private lodge

June 2019 till March 2020

Duties

Kitchen and staff management and training

Menu planning and costing

Food preparation

Monthly reports

Stock control

Stock taking

Staff hiring

Events planning

Nyati Safari lodge

December 2018 to May 2019

Duties

Kitchen and staff management

Food preparation

Menu planning and costing

Shopping

Stock control and taking

Monthly reports

AM Luxury lodge, Hoedspruit : Head chef/ F & B Manager

September 2017 to October 2018

Duties

Kitchen and staff management

Menu planning

Food preparation

Staff training

Shopping

Stock taking

Costing

Month end report

Relief manager in the absence of lodge manager

Euphoria golf and lifestyle estate- mookgopong, Limpopo :Head chef

April 2017 – August 2017

Duties

Running the kitchen

Event organiser

Menu planning

Costing

Staff training

Stock take and purchasing

Food preparation

Reason for leaving: Missed fine dinning experience and working in lodges.

Zwahili Private Lodge and Spa – near Modimolle, Limpopo: Head Chef

October 2015 – April 2017

Duties:

Running the kitchen

cooking and menu planning

staff training

sourcing of good products

Negotiating with suppliers

Reason for leaving: Seeking career growth at an exclusive lodge

Casa Bella Event Venue and Guest House – Rustenburg: Head Chef & Event Planner

May 2015 - October 2015:

Duties:

Running of the kitchen

Cooking and menu planning for all events (conference and weddings)

Reason for leaving: I enjoy lodges and challenging myself

Athol Place Hotel & Villa – Johannesburg: Senior Sous chef – Freelance

December 2014 - March 2015:

Duties:

Assisting the Executive chef in running of the kitchen

Menu planning

Food preparation

Planning all the events

Reason for leaving: I was there to help with the official opening and gain more insight in hotel running

Food on the move – under Arnold Tanzer: Freelance Chef

20 October 2014 - 13 November 2014:

Duties:

Running a team for food preparation

Menu planning

Food preparation & serving

Chef in charge of running a 24hour kitchen for TV production (Rapid Blue Production)

Reason for leaving: Freelance work

June 2014 - October 2014: I was doing temporary jobs and looking for a permanent position

Kaingo Private Reserve – Waterberg: Head chef / Hospitality supervisor

May 2011 - May 2014:

Duties:

Day to day operation of Kitchen

Menu planning

Food preparation

Receiving & inspection of deliveries

Shopping for the lodge

Reason for leaving: To get more freelancing experience

Rare Earth Retreat – Welgevonden - Tshwene and Ekuthulane private game reserve:

Manager, function planner, chef, outside caterer

2009 – 2010:

Duties:

lodge management

Menu planning

Food preparation

receiving and inspection of deliveries

Reason for leaving: Wanted to explore more in the industry

Bush Stop Café – Vaalwater: Chef, manager, event planner and outside caterer

2007 - 2009:

Duties:

running of the restaurant

staff management

Food preparation

Running all outside catering/functions

Reason for leaving: I had the opportunity of a Chef position at a lodge

Geluksfontein Goat Cheese Farm – Vaalwater: Chef & Assistant Manager

April 2002 - August 2007:

Duties:

Marketing

running of the restaurant

food preparation

Reason for leaving: To gain more experience in the restaurant industry

REFERENCES

Lerato Maseko : GM

AM Luxury lodge s

Tel : 072*******

Naphuno Mametja : GM

Euphoria golf and lifestyle estate

Tel: 076*******

Betsy Gast – Owner

Zwahili Private Lodge

Tel : 012-***-****

Velicia Stiege - Owner

Casa Bella Event Venue and Guest House

Tel: 014-***-**** / 082-***-****

Wynand van der Watt – Chef

Athol Place Hotel & Villa

Tel: 011-***-****

Arnold Tanzer – Owner

Food on the move

Tel: 083-***-****

Frikkie van zyl

Kaingo Private Reserve

Tel: 010-***-****

Jean Stout - Owner

Bush Stop café

Tel: 833265098

Christo Venter

Geluksfontein Cheese Farm

Tel: 083*******

WRITTEN REFERENCES .

I, Selby Ledwaba hereby confirm that all the information as stated in my curriculum vitae is true and correct.

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