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Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
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Hi, I’m

Keane Myles Munro

Cape Town
Keane Myles Munro

Summary

I was driven at young age by my passion for food which led me on an incredible journey. I left school early, driven by my passion for culinary expertise, after completing my City and Guilds diploma. I then spent two years in Singapore with my family, where I was fortunate to work in some amazing establishments under talented chefs, broadening my culinary horizons. Upon returning to South Africa, I had the opportunity to work under more exceptional chefs, which rapidly accelerated my career, ultimately leading me to my current position.

Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Gorgeous George / Tambourine

Head Chef
11.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.

Hazendal

Senior Sous Chef
02.2023 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Took over the conference kitchen which we cater for large corporate functions that can range anywhere from 10pax to 600pax as well as our wedding dinners.
  • Responsibility includes: Stock control, Ordering, Menu Planning, Special Dietary Control.
  • Helped oversee other departments on the farm such as the Deli Kraal, picnics and pastry.
  • Learned a lot about how to lead and manage different types of teams and how to guide the Junior Sous and CDPs of each department to ensure daily tasks and goals are met.
  • Curated by award-winning Executive Chef Michélle Theron. The Restaurant at The Hazendal offers an array of fine food and wine experiences to create a delightful journey of discovery for all the senses.

Jewell’s

Senior Management Chef
01.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Learned charcuterie, breaking down a whole pig, how to be resourceful with produce, pickling/fermentation of vegetables and meat cooking techniques in a classical French style.
  • Given the opportunity for menu input and my dishes for the menu.
  • Assisted with the training of the trainee chefs to supervise and oversee all sections.
  • Celebrated chef and charcuterie whizz Neil Jewell, together with his wife Tina Jewell, are at the helm of this farm-to-table eatery at our Spice Route Destination.

Overture by Bertus Basso

Senior CDP
05.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Started as a demi CDP and after 2 to 3 weeks was promoted to Senior CDP for larder section.
  • Involved in managing the section by myself which included the responsibilities of orders, manage and train trainees and junior staff members.
  • A true South African experience. Top 10 restaurant. Inspired by Drikus Brink
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

Overture by Bertus Basso

Senior CDP
05.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Started as a demi CDP and after 2 to 3 weeks was promoted to Senior CDP for larder section.
  • Involved in managing the section by myself which included the responsibilities of orders, manage and train trainees and junior staff members.
  • A true South African experience. Top 10 restaurant. Inspired by Drikus Brink
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.

Maclean Hospitality – Bistro Bonbon / Entrée Restaurant

Senior CDP
09.2019 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Oversaw Hot Section, which is the meats, veg, sauces etc.
  • Duties included ordering, monitoring and training junior staff, enforcing proper kitchen etiquette and hygiene standards.
  • Bistro Bonbon is a Bistro style Restaurant which mainly hosted events like weddings, birthdays etc.

Ritz Carlton Millenia – The Colony Restaurant

Commis Chef
09.2018 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Worked in a high-class establishment, learning hygiene standards, basic administrative and computer skills, ordering, management skills with trainees and junior staff.
  • Gained insight on cooking skills with western food and other local dishes.
  • The only 6-star hotel in Singapore, known for its diversity in cuisine.

Grignoter by Chef Justin Quek

Demi Chef de Partie
04.2018 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Ran cold section and oversaw and ran pastry section.
  • Learned to work under extreme pressure and at a fast pace while still paying attention to detail.
  • Owned by renowned Master Chef Justin Quek, known for its French Asian Fusion food.

The Food Barn

Trainee Pastry Chef (Industry Placement)
06.2017 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Trained and worked with my Sous Chef Lliam who is a very skilled pastry chef and baker.
  • Learned to make ice creams, sorbet, breads, macaroons and many other things.
  • A popular well-known upmarket restaurant in a trendy and popular tourist community village.

Steenberg Wine Estate

Trainee/Commis Chef
06.2016 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Started as an industry placement trainee chef and was promoted to Commis chef within three months.
  • Learned to work with many kinds of exotic meats and how to cook them correctly.
  • An exclusive internationally known and renowned wine estate.

Barracudas

Waiter/Bartender/Kitchen Assistant
09.2015 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Learned many things while there, like how to pour wine and beer correctly and what beverage to recommend with a chosen meal.
  • Learned how to make cocktails and other barman duties.
  • A busy family beach front restaurant.

Ocean Basket

Waiter (Part time)
01.2015 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Served and waited on customers but also learnt a lot about fish and how to clean it and the basic cooking methods for a lot of seafood.
  • This is where my interest in the food industry began.
  • A seafood restaurant in a shopping mall that attracts local residents and holiday guests.

Education

Capsicum Cape Town
Cape Town

Diploma Hot Kitchen Chef
12-2016

University Overview

Eduquest Int Institute
Singapore

Certificate from Food & Beverage Safety & Hygiene Policies
03-2018

University Overview

Capsicum
Cape Town

Diploma in Patisserie
12-2017

University Overview

City & Guilds Hot Kitchen Chef

Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking
12-2016

University Overview

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Food Pairing and Plating
  • People
  • Pace and Pressure
  • Technical
  • Menu Development and Costing
  • Dish preparation
  • Signature dish creation
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Banquets and catering
  • Plating and presentation
  • Menu design
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Purchasing management
  • Menu pricing
  • Recipe creation
  • Process improvements
  • Food presentation
  • Cost control
  • Kitchen management

Interests

  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Motorcycle Riding
  • Hiking
  • Trying food from new cultures
  • Experimenting with shopping and cooking dishes from new cultures

Timeline

Head Chef
Gorgeous George / Tambourine
11.2024 - Current
Senior Sous Chef
Hazendal
02.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Management Chef
Jewell’s
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior CDP
Overture by Bertus Basso
05.2021 - 12.2021
Senior CDP
Overture by Bertus Basso
05.2021 - 12.2021
Senior CDP
Maclean Hospitality – Bistro Bonbon / Entrée Restaurant
09.2019 - 02.2021
Commis Chef
Ritz Carlton Millenia – The Colony Restaurant
09.2018 - 07.2019
Demi Chef de Partie
Grignoter by Chef Justin Quek
04.2018 - 08.2018
Trainee Pastry Chef (Industry Placement)
The Food Barn
06.2017 - 10.2017
Trainee/Commis Chef
Steenberg Wine Estate
06.2016 - 01.2017
Waiter/Bartender/Kitchen Assistant
Barracudas
09.2015 - 06.2016
Waiter (Part time)
Ocean Basket
01.2015 - 08.2015
Eduquest Int Institute
Certificate from Food & Beverage Safety & Hygiene Policies
Capsicum
Diploma in Patisserie
City & Guilds Hot Kitchen Chef
Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking
Capsicum Cape Town
Diploma Hot Kitchen Chef

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • ID Number: 9808225094082
  • ID Number: 9808225094082

Qualifications And Training

Qualifications And Training
  • Diploma Hot Kitchen Chef, Capsicum Cape Town, 2016-01-01
  • Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking, City & Guilds Hot Kitchen Chef, 2016-01-01
  • Diploma in Patisserie, Capsicum, Cape Town, 2017-01-01
  • Follow Food & Beverage Safety & Hygiene Policies Certificate, Eduquest Int Institute, Singapore, 2018-03-01

Work Summary

Work Summary
  • Head Chef, Gorgeous George / Tambourine, 2024-11-01
  • Senior Sous Chef, Hazendal, 2023-02-01 to 2024-10-01
  • Senior Management Chef, Jewells at the Spice Route, 2022-01-01 to 2023-01-01
  • Senior CDP, Overture by Bertus Basson, 2021-05-01 to 2021-12-01
  • Senior CDP, Maclean Hospitality Bistro Bonbon / Entrée Restaurant, 2019-09-01 to 2021-02-01
  • Commis Chef, Ritz Carlton Millenia – The Colony Restaurant, 2018-09-01 to 2019-07-01
  • Demi Chef de Partie, Grignoter by Chef Justin Quek, 2018-04-01 to 2018-08-01
  • Trainee (Industry Placement), The Food Barn, Noordhoek Farm Village, Cape Town, 2017-06-01 to 2017-10-01
  • Trainee/Commis Chef, Steenberg Wine Estate – Catharina's, Constantia, Cape Town, 2016-06-01 to 2017-01-01
  • Waiter/Bartender/Kitchen Assistant, Barracudas, Fish Hoek, 2015-09-01 to 2016-06-01
  • Waiter, Ocean Basket, Fish Hoek, 2015-01-01 to 2015-08-01
Keane Myles Munro