1. Cover Letter
Scott Styger
I am a highly talented and experienced individual, with an extensive background in the
hospitality industry as well as the fitness industry.With my practical experience and long
track record of success I am confident that I can be an asset to any company which
employs me. My long term career goal is to continue to learn and grow my specialist
skills and abilities, whilst utilising my experience, knowledge and skills to benefit any
employer I am working for. I invite you to review my attached curriculum vitae which
will show you that I am a capable and professional individual who is able to perform to
the highest standards in areas such as hospitality, operational procedures, and brand
management. The foundation of my achievements to date lies in my ability to organise
my time effectively, prioritise tasks, and use my initiative to come up with solutions to
problems. I am available for an interview at any time, and should you require any
further information then please do not hesitate to contact me. In the meantime I thank
you sincerely for taking the time to read my application, and I very much look forward to
an opportunity to speak to you in more detail regarding this position.
Scott Styger - OCtober 2016

2. PERSONAL DETAILS
ID No: 801023 5032 084
DOB: 23 October 1980
Nationality: South African
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Dependents: One
Languages: English
Afrikaans
Drivers Licence: 08
Availibilty: Immediate
CONTACT DETAILS
ADDRESS
4 Lingfield Courts
264 Vause Road
Berea
4001
Kwazulu Natal
CELL PHONE NUMBER
+27 62 539 1378
EMAIL ADDRESS
scottstyger@hotmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Zenith Sky Bar
Roof Top Cape Royale Hotel
Green Point, Cape Town
Manager
2014 – 2016
 Part-time bartender, progressing to manager of one of the best
roof top bars in the country
 Implementing ideas and strategies to increase profits
 Overseeing all functions
 Social Media Marketing and Promotions
 Lowering costs while still maintaining excellent quality food and
beverage
 Leading a team of highly motivated individuals who were an
integral part of retaining loyal customer
 Active involvement in maintaining healthy relationships with
many new and established customers
Virgin Active Health Club
Green Point, Cape Town
Tenant Personal Trainer
April 2007 – January 2016
 Daily clients training from 5am-8pm including monthly progress
assessments
 Managing client goals and designing fitness solutions
 Continuous self-marketing and increaing level of expertise
 Achieving and surpassing monthly targets
 Providing excellent customer service to client base.
 Built Relationships with Key Specialists, GP’s, Biokinethetists, Physios and
Pharmacists through training of clients, i.e. consulting with respective
professionals relevant to client’s health and condition
 Training and Presentations
o Nutritional Presentations on Carbohydrate Intake Relative to Exercise
o TRS System – Training Strategy System

3. TERTIARY EDUCATION
Health & Fitness Professional
Certificate
HFPA, Cape Town
2007-2010
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION
Matric Certificate
Dale College/ Boys High School,
Eastern Cape
1998
COMPUTER LITERACY
Microsoft Office
REFERALS
Mr Shaun Novitzkas
COO - Director
Long Runners Restaurant Group
Mobile: +27 73 802 6227
Mr Errol Saldanha
Food & Beverage Director
Royal Carribean
Email: errol19in@yahoo.com
Royal Caribbean International
Luxury Cruise Liner
Barman/Flair Tender
2004 – 2005
 Delivering the WOW to passengers everyday
 Involved in weekly flair shows on pool deck
 Building relationships with passengers to ensure they keep coming back
to my bar yet also offering them the best experience by suggesting other
bars to go to while on their cruise
 Ensuring customer satisfaction with excellent service and hospitality
 Stock management
 Conducting weekly USPH (US Public Health) & Coast Guard safety drills
 Learning and applying as much as I could to create a 100% USPH
inspection in the bars
 Building and enjoying good relationships with crew while on my contracts
WORK EXPERIENCE
Shimmy Beach Club
V & A Waterfront
Cape Town
2nd in-charge to General Manager
2012 – 2013
 Managed 50 bar tenders in the various zones of Shimmy beach
 Managed the Shimmy Beach Club Tent at the J&B Met
 Hosted A list parties with guests such as Cyril Ramaphosa, Tokyo
Sexwale, Tony Yengeni and FW De Klerk.
 Involved in safety and security and drew up multiple plans for each
area of Shimmy Beach Club
 Actively involved in implementation of deep cleaning operations
with the aim to make the company the cleanest in Cape Town
 On going training of staff with current trends and knowledge of
beverages withing the industry