CURRICULUM VITAE
ASHWALD GRANT JACOBS
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name and surname: Ashwald Grant Jacobs
Mobile Phone: 067*******
Address for correspondence: 6Jacobs Street,Kylemore,Stellenbosch E-mail: *************@*****.***
Date of birth: 26.07.1985
Driving licence
National and international experience
Ready to relocate (national and international locations) Immediate availability
SUMMARY: High potential, talented, enthusiastic, versatile and responsible, with a broad professional national and in- ternational experience in Gastronomy and Wine Culture. Creativity and ability to work under pressure, experience in open- ings. Capable to operate with tight deadlines and in several projects simultaneously delivering quality results. WORK EXPERIENCE
December2018-Present:Front of House Manager at Alluvia (R.S.A)
(Delegating tasks,conducting wine training,service training,build menus,end of day reports,manage estate in absence of GM,running both restaurant and tasting lounge) March2016-July2018:Restaurant Supervisor at LALUZ Dubai (UAE).Company closed.
(Delegating,stock control,health and hygiene,restaurant maintenance,cash ups,end of day reports)
December2014-January2016:Head Waiter at Rivington Grill Dubai (UAE).New work opportunity.
(Arrangement of restaurant,spot checks,cleanliness,order taking) February2014-December2014: Assistant manager (retail) at Picardi Rebel South Africa (RSA).Relocated to Dubai.
Visual merchandising,handling cash flow,cash up,banking,ordering stock,training staff,opening and closing of store)
July2010-January2014:Butler/Supervisor at Delaire Graff estate South Africa
(R.S.A).New work opportunity.
(Welcome and check in guests,preparation of breakfast and lunch in lodge,arrang- ing tours and visits to other estates and towns)
March2009-July2010:Pass Manager at Delaire Graff Estate South Africa (RSA).Re- signed.
(Expediting food from kitchen,health and hygiene,delegating duties,food item up- dates for briefings)
February2008February2009:Guide/Butler/Bartender at Clouds estate South Africa.Re- signed.
(Undertake historic trial walks,serving of guests at events(bar),preparation of meals in cab- ins and organizing trips in and around town)
May2006-October2007:Assistant Bar Manager at Royal Cambridge Hotel United Kingdom
(U.K). Visa expired.
(Stock control,cash up,ordering of stock,staff rosters,Assigning different responsibilities) October 2005-May2006:Head waiter/assistant sommelier at Coppid Beech Hotel United Kingdom (U.K) Relocated.
(Serving of guests,wine advisor,flambé service,cheese service,wine stock control) December 2004-September2005:Bartender at Sante winelands hotel and spa South Africa
(R.S.A).moved abroad.
(Service of drinks,visual merchandising,cleanliness,setup for conferences and events) November2003-May2004:Waiter at Le Picnic Boschendal South Africa (R.S.A).Seasonal po- sition.
(Service of food and beverage,preparation of picnic area,health and hygiene) EDUCATION
2017:Advanced diploma in Graphic Design Shaw Academy 2017:Diploma in Management and Leadership Shaw Academy 2017:Advanced diploma in photography Shaw Academy
2015: Jumeirah Excell beginner passed
2012: Delaire Graff Estate First Aid Level 1
passed
2012: Proserv Hospitality Management Certificate NQF Level 3 2004: Cape Winelands Wine Certificate
2003: Tygerberg College Tourism Certificate
2003 :Kylemore High Grade 12 passed
LANGUAGES
English: secondary language fluent level in all skills for communication purposes. Afrikaans:first language fluent read and write
COMPUTER SKILLS
Excell beginner
Internet and operative systems, e-mail.
INTERESTS AND OTHERS
Hospitality and tourism; gastronomy, wine culture. Initiative, creative thinking, inventiveness; intellectual curiosity. People and client oriented. Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines;ability to support multiple projects. Capable to work inde- pendently and aptitude for team work.
Responsive and proactive, hard worker, reliable, punctual, flexible, ability to adapt to challenges. Determi- nation, perseverance and ability to act fast and successfully. Maximum responsibility, loyalty and professionalism. Dy- namic and enthusiastic
Availability to travel and live in different countries. References
Laluz Bar and lounge: Webster Ncube+971**-***-**** Rivington Grill Dubai: Shaun Watson+971-**-***-****) Picardi Rebel Stellenbosch: Janine Williams(021-***-**** Delaire Graff estate Stellenbosch: Moya Campbell(021-******* Royal Cambridge Hotel United Kingdom: John Hicks+44-122*-******) Coppid Beech Hotel United Kingdom: David Van Wyk+44-134*-******) Santé winelands Paarl: Bronwyn Adams(021-***-**** Boschendal wine estate: Purdon Rhode(021-***-**** *************@*****.***