Anthony Vondoom

I've gained so much experience across different kinds of jobs — my ability to work well with other people, together with being able to work independently, is what I bring to every role. My objective is to find a place where I'm continuously challenged to bring my A-game, so to speak.

Italian Section Chef — Buffet (Multi-Property Itinerary) - Veratour - Egypt & Greece

(2024-01)

Working as an itinerant chef across multiple Veratour properties, responsible for managing the Italian section of the buffet at each location — maintaining consistency, quality, and authenticity across different kitchens, teams, and guest profiles with every rotation.

• Veraclub Reef Oasis, Sharm El-Sheikh
• Veraclub Sharm, Sharm El-Sheikh
• Veraclub V Luxury, Hurghada
• Veraclub Jaz Oriental, Marsa Matrouh
• Veraclub Emerald Lagoon, Marsa Alam
• Veraboat M/V Luxury, Ionian Sea, Greece

Senior Chef de Partie - Nikki Beach - Porto Cervo

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Section leadership within a high-volume, high-standard kitchen for one of the world's best-known luxury lifestyle and beach club brands, serving an international clientele and holding the brand's exacting standard for presentation, consistency, and service pace through peak season.

Chef de Partie – Pizzeria - Princess Cruises - Discovery Princess

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

Controlled the pace of production and drove the preparation process, ensuring quality and consistency at all times. Effectively supervised the Demi Chef de Partie–Pizzeria and 2nd Commis–Pizzeria through mise en place, production, and baking. Built and maintained daily production schedules against itinerary and passenger demand, achieved cost targets, and continuously trained and coached staff in production methods, culinary technique, and presentation, while ensuring compliance with Company, safety, environmental, USPH, and Fleet Regulations.

I could state that this working experience is one of the highest achievements of my career.

Host / PR Manager - Bar La Piccola - Sirmione

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

Covered every front-of-house role in a small three-person team — greeting and seating guests, taking orders, preparing beverages, and serving food, through to closing out as cashier, across long shifts (05:30–02:00). As PR Manager, created and ran all social media platforms (Instagram, TripAdvisor, Google My Business), including responding to reviews, and was responsible for creating all menus and venue materials.

Boat Rental Supervisor - Garda Tours - Sirmione

(2015-01 - 2020-12)

Oversaw all rental operations, supervising a team of four, organising day-to-day assignments, and maintaining a fleet of 22 boats — coordinating with mechanics, managing cash and bookkeeping, and handling up to 200 incoming calls on a busy day. Under my time there, together with the team, the business grew from a single 8-boat operation into one of the largest boat rental companies on Lake Garda, with 5 rental points and a fleet of over 45 boats.

Host - The Bounty - Sirmione

(2015-01 - 2015-12)

Greeted guests and managed table service at the restaurant, drawing on full menu knowledge to guide guests from many different countries and cultures through their experience.

Reception / Front Desk - Bertoldi Boats - Sirmione

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

Handled reservations and phone enquiries for boat rental, managed daily boat cleaning and maintenance reporting, and briefed clients on operating a boat without a nautical licence.

Pastry Chef - Bar Gelateria Scaligeri - Sirmione

(2010-01 - 2012-12)

Produced fresh gelato daily, prepared pasteurized milk bases, developed new flavours, and maintained the ice cream lab and display case to standard.

Pizza Chef - Pizzeria Scaligeri's - Sirmione

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

Prepared pizza dough and all mise en place — cold cuts, vegetables, and toppings — managed vendor orders and stock, and maintained HACCP standards during service.

Somaweera Chandrasiri primary Sri Lanka

Nalanda College Colombo 10

Scuola Media Tresbeschi Catullo Italy

Diploma - Graphic Design - Scuola Secondaria Superiore I.T.C.G. Bazzoli Italy