Donavin Horatius Dodds
Durban
Summary
Passionate Executive Chef skilled in menu creation, kitchen staff management and culinary direction. Creative and artistic professional recognized for upholding highest standards and developing compelling seasonal menus.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar 5
Zanzibar
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the culinary operations of a 5
- Resort with multiple kitchens and a golf course.
Opening Head Chef
Emirates Leisure & Retail (Duty Free)
Dubai
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for leading the culinary team in a newly opened duty-free establishment at Zanzibar Airport T3.
Consultant / Development Chef
Food Concept 360
South Africa
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided consulting services to Michelin Star chef Conrad Gallagher, including menu development and new product launches.
Pre-Opening Executive Sous Chef
O & L Group The Strand Hotel
Swakopmund
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Assisted the Executive Chef in the pre-opening and day-to-day operations of a popular hotel in Swakopmund.
Executive Sous Chef
Legacy Hotel Group The Wheat Baker Hotel
Lagos
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Served as the second-in-command to the Executive Chef in a deluxe boutique art hotel.
Executive Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel
Accra
11.2012 - 11.2014
- Assisted the Executive Chef in managing the culinary operations of a hotel with multiple outlets and banqueting facilities.
Chef de Cuisine
Sun International The Table Bay Hotel
Cape Town
03.2009 - 11.2012
- Led the culinary team in a deluxe 5-star hotel, overseeing menu design and implementation.
Chef de Cuisine
Protea Hotel, The Richards
Richards Bay
06.2008 - 03.2009
- Served as the head chef in a hotel restaurant in Richards Bay.
Senior Sous Chef
Royal Livingstone Hotel
Zambia
02.2007 - 05.2008
- Assisted the Executive Chef in managing the culinary operations of a luxury hotel in Zambia.
Senior Sous Chef
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City
Sun City
02.2005 - 05.2007
- Assisted the Executive Chef in managing the culinary operations of a renowned hotel in Sun City.
Senior Sous Chef
Royal Livingstone Hotel
Zambia
07.2004 - 05.2005
- Assisted the Executive Chef in managing the culinary operations of a luxury hotel in Zambia.
Senior Sous Chef
Bauern Stube Restaurant
Windhoek
02.2004 - 07.2004
- Served as the second-in-command to the Chef in a restaurant in Windhoek.
Sous Chef
Thule Hotel
Windhoek
04.2003 - 02.2004
- Assisted the Chef in managing the culinary operations of a hotel in Windhoek.
Sous Chef
Windhoek Country Club & Casino
Windhoek
11.2001 - 04.2003
- Assisted the Chef in managing the culinary operations of a hotel and casino in Windhoek.
Snr. Chef de Partie
Bramble Lodge (Fancourt) 5
George
09.2000 - 10.2001
- Served as a senior chef de partie in a 5-star lodge in George.
Chef de Partie
Plettenberg Bay Hotel 5
Plettenberg Bay
01.2000 - 09.2000
- Served as a chef de partie in a 5-star hotel in Plettenberg Bay.
CDP , Jnr Sous Chef
Caffe Balducci Restaurant
Cape Town
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Served as a chef de partie and junior sous chef in an Italian restaurant in Cape Town.
Education
Diploma Professional Cookery Certificate -
Cape Technical (Granger Bay) (Fancourt in service trainee)
01.1998
Wine Steward/Waiter -
Cape Wine Academy / Fancourt Hotel
01.1996
Skills
- MS Office – Word, Excel, Power Point
- Email, Internet, Social Media Platforms
- Micros : Materials Control (MC Ordering System)
- Micros POS
- Kronos Time ware
- Jarrison Time ware
- Synenergy (Maintenance Prevention Program)
Secondary Education
1994, Matric, George High School
Other Courses Training
- 2021, First Aid Courses
- 2021, Fire Fighting Courses
- 2020, Engineering Courses
- 2019, HACCP Training Course
- 2019, Coaching Training Course
Areas Of Specialisation Skills Summary
- Experience with high quality cuisine (employers often look for chefs from rosette or Michelin standard restaurants)
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Commercial acumen / Cost conscious
- An excellent understanding of food ingredients and nutrition
- An ability to grasp sterilization and preservation processes
- The skills to develop recipes using creative functional processes
- A handle on consumer trends
- Computer literacy
- Skills Transfer
Disabilities
None
Salary Expectations
Negotiable based on offer as advertised
Preferred Areas To Work
Open to area: Africa as Expat
Attributes
- Creative / Artistic
- Team player
- Respect for Human Dignity
- Accurate
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Work at a fast pace
- Friendly disposition
Personal Information
- Available: Immediate / Negotiable
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: No
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Hobbies and Interests
- Smoking and Maturing Meat processes
- Computer Programming
- On the job training implementations
Certification
- Professional Cookery Certificate
- HACCP
- Coaching
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Executive Chef
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar 5
07.2023 - Current
Opening Head Chef
Emirates Leisure & Retail (Duty Free)
04.2022 - 07.2023
Consultant / Development Chef
Food Concept 360
02.2022 - 04.2022
Pre-Opening Executive Sous Chef
O & L Group The Strand Hotel
07.2015 - 04.2021
Executive Sous Chef
Legacy Hotel Group The Wheat Baker Hotel
12.2014 - 06.2015
Executive Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel
11.2012 - 11.2014
Chef de Cuisine
Sun International The Table Bay Hotel
03.2009 - 11.2012
Chef de Cuisine
Protea Hotel, The Richards
06.2008 - 03.2009
Senior Sous Chef
Royal Livingstone Hotel
02.2007 - 05.2008
Senior Sous Chef
The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City
02.2005 - 05.2007
Senior Sous Chef
Royal Livingstone Hotel
07.2004 - 05.2005
Senior Sous Chef
Bauern Stube Restaurant
02.2004 - 07.2004
Sous Chef
Thule Hotel
04.2003 - 02.2004
Sous Chef
Windhoek Country Club & Casino
11.2001 - 04.2003
Snr. Chef de Partie
Bramble Lodge (Fancourt) 5
09.2000 - 10.2001
Chef de Partie
Plettenberg Bay Hotel 5
01.2000 - 09.2000
CDP , Jnr Sous Chef
Caffe Balducci Restaurant
01.1999 - 01.2000
Diploma Professional Cookery Certificate -
Cape Technical (Granger Bay) (Fancourt in service trainee)
Wine Steward/Waiter -
Cape Wine Academy / Fancourt Hotel
- Professional Cookery Certificate
- HACCP
- Coaching
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