Nicola van Heemsbergen
Sonac
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong focus on team collaboration and delivering exceptional results. Demonstrates expertise in menu development, kitchen management, and high-quality food preparation. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring consistent excellence in fast-paced, changing environments. Known for leadership, creativity, and maintaining high standards in all culinary operations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
Chef de cuisine
Marineau restaurant
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: restaurant permanently closed
- Restaurant permanently closed
In charge of the production at the atelier
Domestic Bakery/Pastry
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: www.domestic-bakkerij.be
- Www.domestic-bakkerij.be
Executive Sous Chef
Four Seasons Serengeti
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Tanzania
- Tanzania
Executive Sous-Chef
The Peninsula Manila
06.2017 - 07.2019
Executive Chef - Rise restaurant
Marina Bay Sands Hotel
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Singapore
- Singapore
Executive Chef
Amanoi, Vietnam
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Aman resorts
- Aman resorts
Chef de Cuisine - Elements Restaurant / Lobby Lounge
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
09.2011 - 01.2013
Chef de Cuisine - Coast Restaurant
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria resort
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Company Overview: Malaysia
- Malaysia
Chef de Cuisine - Jesters Restaurant
The Peninsula Bangkok
09.2007 - 06.2010
Executive Chef
Hotel Amananjena Marrakech
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Company Overview: Amanresorts
- Amanresorts
Sous-Chef - Raffles-Grill
Raffles Hotel Singapore
03.2005 - 05.2006
Junior Sous-Chef - Almahara restaurant
Burj-Al-Arab
09.2004 - 03.2005
- Company Overview: Dubai
- Dubai
Sous-Chef
Saint-Pierre restaurant
09.2003 - 09.2004
- Company Overview: Singapore
- Singapore
Chef de partie
Restaurant Lasserre
09.2001 - 08.2003
- Company Overview: Michelin Guide
- Michelin Guide
Chef de partie
Restaurant La Grande Cascade
09.2000 - 08.2001
- Company Overview: Michelin Guide
- Michelin Guide
Chef de partie
Restaurant L'Oranger
04.1999 - 08.2000
- Company Overview: Michelin Guide
- Michelin Guide
Chef de partie
Restaurant Orrery
01.1999 - 04.1999
- Company Overview: Terence Conran - Michelin Guide
- Terence Conran - Michelin Guide
Commis de cuisine
Restaurant - Hotel La Pyramide
06.1998 - 12.1998
- Company Overview: Guide Michelin
- Guide Michelin
Traineeship
Restaurant Le Prè Catelan
06.1997 - 09.1997
- Company Overview: Guide Michelin
- Guide Michelin
Traineeship
Restaurant l'Amandier de Mougins
06.1996 - 09.1996
Traineeship
Restaurant - Hotel Auberge de Noves
06.1995 - 09.1995
- Company Overview: Guide Michelin
- Guide Michelin
Traineeship
Restaurant Vatelli
06.1994 - 09.1994
- Company Overview: Antwerp (Belgium)
- Antwerp (Belgium)
Traineeship
't Fornuis
06.1993 - 09.1993
- Company Overview: Antwerp (Belgium)- Guide Michelin
- Antwerp (Belgium)- Guide Michelin
Education
Hotel School - Specialization As Sommelier
Ter Duinen
Koksijde, Belgium01.1996
First grade of secondary school -
St Jan Berchmanscollege
Antwerp, Belgium01.1992
Skills
- Menu development
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food pairing
- Banquets and catering
- Recipes and menu planning
- Forecasting and planning
Traineeships
- Restaurant Le Prè Catelan Paris - Guide Michelin
- Frederic Anton, 3 months, 1997
- Restaurant l'Amandier de Mougins, 3 months, 1996
- Restaurant - Hotel Auberge de Noves - Guide Michelin
- Robert Lallemand, 3 months, 1995
- Restaurant Vatelli Antwerp (Belgium), 3 months, 1994
- 't Fornuis Antwerp (Belgium)- Guide Michelin
- Owner Johan Segers, 3 months, 1993
Languages
English
French
German
Dutch
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Rwanda
- Date of Birth: 11/24/78
- Nationality: Belgian
- Driving License: B
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
11.2022 - 11.2024
Chef de cuisine
Marineau restaurant
01.2022 - 10.2022
In charge of the production at the atelier
Domestic Bakery/Pastry
08.2020 - 10.2021
Executive Sous Chef
Four Seasons Serengeti
09.2019 - 03.2020
Executive Sous-Chef
The Peninsula Manila
06.2017 - 07.2019
Executive Chef - Rise restaurant
Marina Bay Sands Hotel
10.2014 - 03.2017
Executive Chef
Amanoi, Vietnam
02.2013 - 08.2014
Chef de Cuisine - Elements Restaurant / Lobby Lounge
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
09.2011 - 01.2013
Chef de Cuisine - Coast Restaurant
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria resort
07.2010 - 08.2011
Chef de Cuisine - Jesters Restaurant
The Peninsula Bangkok
09.2007 - 06.2010
Executive Chef
Hotel Amananjena Marrakech
07.2006 - 07.2007
Sous-Chef - Raffles-Grill
Raffles Hotel Singapore
03.2005 - 05.2006
Junior Sous-Chef - Almahara restaurant
Burj-Al-Arab
09.2004 - 03.2005
Sous-Chef
Saint-Pierre restaurant
09.2003 - 09.2004
Chef de partie
Restaurant Lasserre
09.2001 - 08.2003
Chef de partie
Restaurant La Grande Cascade
09.2000 - 08.2001
Chef de partie
Restaurant L'Oranger
04.1999 - 08.2000
Chef de partie
Restaurant Orrery
01.1999 - 04.1999
Commis de cuisine
Restaurant - Hotel La Pyramide
06.1998 - 12.1998
Traineeship
Restaurant Le Prè Catelan
06.1997 - 09.1997
Traineeship
Restaurant l'Amandier de Mougins
06.1996 - 09.1996
Traineeship
Restaurant - Hotel Auberge de Noves
06.1995 - 09.1995
Traineeship
Restaurant Vatelli
06.1994 - 09.1994
Traineeship
't Fornuis
06.1993 - 09.1993
Hotel School - Specialization As Sommelier
Ter Duinen
First grade of secondary school -
St Jan Berchmanscollege
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