Nicolas Thomasset

Manage and control all stock within the storeroom, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times Receive, inspect, and record incoming goods Organize and maintain a clean, safe, and well-structured storeroom

Kitchen Manager / Store room Manager & House Manager at WINGS OF INSPIRATION RECOVERY CENTER (2023-06 – 2026-04)

• Manage and control all stock within the storeroom, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times
• Receive, inspect, and record incoming goods
• Organize and maintain a clean, safe, and well-structured storeroom
• Monitor stock movement and conduct regular stock counts
• Issue materials and supplies according to company procedures
• Maintain proper documentation of stock transactions
• Identify shortages and report discrepancies
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments regarding stock needs
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Supervise and train storeroom staff where applicable
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficient food preparation and service
• Manage kitchen staff, including scheduling, training, and performance supervision
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation
• Monitor stock levels and order supplies as needed
• Control food costs, minimize waste, and manage kitchen budgets
• Develop and update menus in collaboration with management
• Handle customer feedback related to food quality and service
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment

Self Employment / Private Catering at Chef Nic's Gobble 'n Go (2015-09 – Present)

Custom Cakes & Bakes - Deserts & Pastries - Private Chefing - Catering Small Events & Private functions - Weddings - Ready-made meals - Cooking lessons - Birthdays - Baby Showers - Gender Reveals - Christenings - Funerals - Celebrations of all varieties

Private Catering at Seasoned Chefs SA (2015-09 – 2018-12)

Private Chef at Rainier & Esti Killian (2015-09 – 2017-02)

Private Chef at Lindsay Daniels (2016-01 – 2017-03)

Catering Chef at Infusion Catering (2016-03 – 2018-02)

Private Chef at Jehan & Sarah Mackay (2017-04 – 2017-06)

Chef at Burkleigh Guest House (2017-07 – 2017-07)

Chef at Moledi Gorge 5* (2017-08 – 2017-08)

Chef at The Green Room (2017-09 – 2017-11)

Catering Chef at Kitchen Fairy Bespoke Catering (2017-01 – 2021-12)

C.P.U Sous Chef Pastry / Acting Head Pastry Chef / Off Site Functions and Events at BY WORD-OF-MOUTH CATERING (2013-03 – 2014-08)

Pastry Chef / Sous Chef / Acting Head Chef at BLUE MOUNTAIN LODGE 5* (2003-02 – 2004-03)

Head Pastry Chef at THE AUBERGE RESTAURANT & BAR 5* (2009-06 – 2012-05)

Events Chef / Sous Chef / Head of Pastry at TOWER OF LONDON - NEW ARMOURIES RESTAURANT (2008-11 – 2009-03)

Pastry Chef at TATE CATERING (2008-06 – 2008-11)

Sous Chef / Acting Head Chef at FOOTSTOOL RESTAURANT 5* (2006-09 – 2008-06)

Chef de Partie / Sous Chef / Acting Head Chef at NATIONAL GALLERY CAFÉ - Digby Trout Restaurants (2005-06 – 2006-09)

Chef de Partie / Jnr Sous Chef at ADMIRAL (AGENCY) (2004-06 – 2005-02)

Intensive Professional Chef's Diploma in Culinary Arts – CHRISTINA MARTIN SCHOOL OF FOOD & WINE (2002-01 – 2002-12)

Matric - University Pass – High School (2001-12)