Simone Hickson-Mahony

I am currently working part time as a Project Manager for The Food Room assisting with various projects including Recipe Development for Checkers aswell as a Recipe Book for Kerala, a privately owned Estate and fine dining catering for White Dessert in Antarctica.

Prior to this I was freelancing as a Creative Project Manager for a well established Cape Town based catering company called Dish Food & Social. I oversaw all creative and planning aspects of this successful and fast growing business by fashioning new innovative ways of presenting food, creating personalised menus, facilitating packing lists and maintaining quality service. 

I am driven, hard working, passionate and a team player. I pride myself on going above and beyond to produce a very high standard of work that is done efficiently and timeously. And I always, always pour my heart and soul into everything I do.

Dish Food & Social                                        October 2015 – October 2021

Creative Project Manager                          

Dish Food & Social                                        August 2012 – October 2015

General Manager                            

Dish Food & Social                                               June 2009 – August 2012

Event Coordinator     

Dish Food & Social                                               October 2008 – May 2009

Sous Chef     

Highlands 5 Star Country House                              April 2007 – September 2008

Head Chef           

Dewintons Catering Company - London                        March 2005 –December 2006

Sous Chef

Silwood School of Cookery Cordon Bleus Grande Diploma 3 year                   2002-2004

Award of Excellence: For putting her heart and soul into your cooking practicals throughout 2002, Master Fryers Award, Tertiary Preliminary Wine Course. 

Schooling: Springfield Convent- Matric                                                   1995-2000

Awards: The Cooper Cup for Leadership and School Spirit among House and Sports Captains. Head of House and certificates for consistent hard work. Class Captain for four years running.