Devon Jansen van Vuuren
Sous Chef at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Afrikaans Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Food Safety Supervisor
CTAMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Food and hygiene level 2
Secrets de cuisineOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Powerboat level 2
Various CompaniesFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Food and Wine Chefs Diploma
The Hurst CampusApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
STCW
Various CompaniesFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
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South Africa
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sous Chef
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Oct 2022 - Present
Sous Chef/ Private Villa Chef Sous Chef/ Private Villa Chef
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Elysian Retreat
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Australia
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Head Chef
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Mar 2022 - Oct 2022
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MY Avalon
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France & Spain
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Sole Chef
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Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
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SY Idle
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Antibes, France & Turkey
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Sole Chef
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Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
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M/Y Avalon
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Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
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Sole Chef
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Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
Busy Private Motor Yacht as owners were onboard majority of the season, they were very particular and incredibly set in their routines, we got to know them extremely well and were able to pre-empt their needs before they asked which was always greatly appreciated, provisioned daily at the local markets as guests only ate fresh produce and mainly Mediterranean cuisine, catered for 3 guests and 5 crew members, worked closely with the Stewardess as it was only the two of us running the interior. Busy Private Motor Yacht as owners were onboard majority of the season, they were very particular and incredibly set in their routines, we got to know them extremely well and were able to pre-empt their needs before they asked which was always greatly appreciated, provisioned daily at the local markets as guests only ate fresh produce and mainly Mediterranean cuisine, catered for 3 guests and 5 crew members, worked closely with the Stewardess as it was only the two of us running the interior.
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M/Y Emoji
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Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France
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Sole Chef
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Apr 2018 - Sep 2018
Busy Charter Motor Yacht as well as owner trips throughout the season, catered for up to 12 guests and 6 crew members, provisioned daily for guests needs as well as crew meals, maintained cleanliness and organisation of my galley at all times, communicated with guests on a daily basis, cruised Côte d’Azur, Corsica, Sardinia, Liguria and Italy, helped out on deck with wash downs during charters and general deck work off charters. Busy Charter Motor Yacht as well as owner trips throughout the season, catered for up to 12 guests and 6 crew members, provisioned daily for guests needs as well as crew meals, maintained cleanliness and organisation of my galley at all times, communicated with guests on a daily basis, cruised Côte d’Azur, Corsica, Sardinia, Liguria and Italy, helped out on deck with wash downs during charters and general deck work off charters.
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Singita
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Junior Sous Chef
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2018
Overlooked hot kitchen at Ebony Lodge, placed guest orders on a daily basis, ran the pass during all services during the day, drew up dietary menus and personal menus for guests that required them, interacted with guests after each meal, looked after the private Villa which catered for many VIP Celebrity guests. I also attended all relevant meetings which concerned the kitchen on a weekly basis, overlooked the staff canteen and placed orders on a weekly basis for the staff. Overlooked hot kitchen at Ebony Lodge, placed guest orders on a daily basis, ran the pass during all services during the day, drew up dietary menus and personal menus for guests that required them, interacted with guests after each meal, looked after the private Villa which catered for many VIP Celebrity guests. I also attended all relevant meetings which concerned the kitchen on a weekly basis, overlooked the staff canteen and placed orders on a weekly basis for the staff.
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Lust istro and Bakery
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Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
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CDP
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Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
Ran the pass when my Head chef was absent, signed in deliveries on delivery days, made sure all prep was complete in hot kitchen before service started, taught new employees in hot kitchen when they arrived, worked breakfast, lunch and dinner services daily, helped cater for weddings and functions. Ran the pass when my Head chef was absent, signed in deliveries on delivery days, made sure all prep was complete in hot kitchen before service started, taught new employees in hot kitchen when they arrived, worked breakfast, lunch and dinner services daily, helped cater for weddings and functions.
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Education
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The Hurst Campus
Advanced Food and Wine Chefs Diploma, Culinary Arts/Chef Training -
York High School
Matric, Matric