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Michaela — Mid-Level Culinary Sous Chef from South Africa

Michaela

Mid-Level Culinary Sous Chef

South Africa Less than 1 year
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Michaela J. is a dedicated culinary professional with a diverse background in the hospitality industry. She honed her skills at the South African Chefs Training and Innovation Academy and held various significant roles such as Senior Sous Chef at Marataba Luxury Lodges, where she handled administrative duties and upheld hygiene protocols. At Leeto Restaurant, she excelled as a Sous Chef, and at Erinvale Golf Club as a Senior Chef de Partie, she managed the Veg/Fish section. As a Chef Tournant at Helderberg Village, Michaela led the pastry section, contributing to sweet preparations for Slices coffee shop. Her administrative expertise expanded in roles at Café Frank and De Oude Schuur Partnership, serving as an Admin Assistant and Bookings Clerk. Recently, she embraced a role at DR GOOSEN & INC. as a Patient Liaison/Medical Receptionist, managing daily administrative operations and patient interactions. Michaela is recognized for her computer literacy, organisation, and stock management skills.

Experience

  • Admin Assistant, Bookings Clerk, Secretary, Receptionist

    De Oude Schuur Partnership · 2025 — 2026
    Assisted Mr. Nel with administrative tasks such as preparing quotations and invoices. Handled bookings for self-catering units and managed stock and stationery orders.
  • Patient Liaison/Medical Receptionist

    DR GOOSEN & INC. · 2026 — 2026
    Supported the team with daily operations, managed email correspondence, and performed general administrative tasks. Welcomed and assisted patients both in person and over the phone, managed appointments and maintained the doctor's schedule.
  • Sous Chef

    Café Frank · 2024 — 2025
    Managed daily orders, stock management, and conducted stock takes.
  • Chef Tournant

    Helderberg Village · 2022 — 2024
    Led the pastry section and managed sweet preparations for the coffee shop Slices. Attended SHE REP training and supported administrative tasks including stock ordering and stock takes.
  • Senior Chef De Partie

    Erinvale Golf Club · 2021 — 2022
    Oversaw the vegetable and fish sections during food preparation.
  • Sous Chef

    Leeto Restaurant · 2020 — 2021
    Performed sous chef duties within a restaurant setting.
  • Senior Sous Chef

    Marataba Luxury Lodges · 2019 — 2020
    Handled daily tasks and assisted with administrative work. Acted as second-in-command in the absence of the head chef. Ensured adherence to hygiene protocols and managed stock rotation. Conducted monthly stock takes.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Senior certificate
    UCT Online High School · — — 2025
  • City and Guilds Certificate and Diploma in Culinary Arts
    South African Chefs Training and Innovation Academy · 2013 — 2014

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