Johannes Botha Email & Phone Number

Wharton, Nj, Us

Walpack, New Jersey

Chefs Assistant August 2019 - December 2020Manage two stations -- Preparing Soups, Sandwiches, Salads, Sauces, and all advanced cooking needed for the next service day. With the added task of preparing all Prime Rib and carving meat for service January 2020 -- October 2020April 2021 -- CurrentTook over all purchasing for all departments with a budget of 15 to 35K per weekManaged the menu and Kitchen staff making sure all prep was done.Updated the dessert menu taking us from 300 desserts sold on average to 500 for each three day cycle of service.In the year I was managing the purchasing and menu the Walpack set some record numbers for sales. In 2021 we had three weekends ranging from 72K to 96K. My most current number is this past Fathers Day. We did 72K in food alone for the weekend. No Executive Chef was put in place -- I continued doing the work.

Founded and launched company from ground up in collaboration with partner. Provided product development expertise and sourced spinning and weaving mills and factories to ensure favorable terms and high quality products. Guided customers in establishing processes to achieve global compliance and deliver all production on a timely manner.

Greater New York City Area

VP, Men's & Women's Product Development- Collection & Polo BrandsRalph Lauren 2009 -- 2015 -- New York, NYDirected Product Development team of 12 supporting 5 divisions. Managed all materials and oversaw seasonal calendar and collaboration between design and merchandising teams. Execute negotiations for bulk materials for variety of brands throughout the company.Senior Director (2006 - 2009)Guided 12-person team across 13 product lines ranging from high-end luxury to factory outlet. Ensured top quality while focusing on cost-effective materials sourcing.Director (2001 - 2006)Directed 5 product lines including 2 runway lines; established personal knowledge of company to ease transition into long-tenured staff at time of hire. Provided training and development for team. Producred all raw materials and managed high-value budgets.

New York, Ny

Director of Product Development & ProductionHanae Mori USA 1990 - 2001 -- New York, NYInitially hired as retail sales person and progressively grew with company to positions of increased challenge and complexity. Travelled extensively throughout Asia and led negotiations with vendors, focussed on obtaining top quality products with favorable pricing. Collaborated with designers to drive inspiration and managed production processes.

New York, Ny

Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Activities and Societies: MLTS Medal winner voted for by my fellow classmates and instructors.I have completed my Culinary Arts program..

B.Comm (Accounting Degree)

Associate Design