Pursuing a career in Mechanical engineering starting with the practical approach as a Millwright apprentice.

This was the most exciting journey taking the restaurant to new heights which has been evident in the increase in revenue, in controls and overall improvement of the restaurant. Worked hand in hand with the head chefs to improve product offerings, work on costings planning events and specials for the restaurants. Definitely my highest accomplishments were realised in my career here.Fancourt being part of the Leading Hotels of the World i had exposure standards of the organisation… Show more This was the most exciting journey taking the restaurant to new heights which has been evident in the increase in revenue, in controls and overall improvement of the restaurant. Worked hand in hand with the head chefs to improve product offerings, work on costings planning events and specials for the restaurants. Definitely my highest accomplishments were realised in my career here.Fancourt being part of the Leading Hotels of the World i had exposure standards of the organisation. Periodical training an assessment of the standards was an on-going excercise and vital in keeping my team "armed and ready" at all times. Furthermore i trained my team on wine and all beverages periodically. Improved service delivery vastly in all areas. As part of the estate team i was involved in putting together training material for waiters and bar-men as well as induction packs for new staff. Show less

My duties include costing, stock take and control, menu design and planning, guest liaison, coaching and training staff, food and health safety, implementing systems and running food production for catering and coffee shop. My role extends to human resource management issues including disciplinary matters that need to be dealt with.

Customer satisfactionStaff TrainingStock takeOpening/closing proceduresFood costRecruitmentWagesManaging front of houseCash-ups

Here I’ve achieved monthly incentives for highest sales, most improved, highest spend per head sales on a regular basis. I also received regular recognition from wineries for my extensive wine knowledge and sales abilities. It wasn’t long before I established myself as senior waitron getting involved in training new recruits, developing effective service procedures and sales strategies and improving everyday running of the establishment.

Served as one of their A-team service ambassadors (waitron). Duties included assisting with training of new staff and running a sub-division of the restaurant. Also went through extensive training in food and beverage service, service standards, team development and sales strategies.In this busy, fast-paced establishment we aimed at providing speedy, efficient service while upholding the highest standards that made this successful environment so popular. I can honestly say that the… Show more Served as one of their A-team service ambassadors (waitron). Duties included assisting with training of new staff and running a sub-division of the restaurant. Also went through extensive training in food and beverage service, service standards, team development and sales strategies.In this busy, fast-paced establishment we aimed at providing speedy, efficient service while upholding the highest standards that made this successful environment so popular. I can honestly say that the level of intensity here refined me and strengthened my service. Show less

, designing, manufacturing and distributing costume jewellery. My duties were planning and starting the enterprise, head of design and manufacturing and hands on involvement in marketing, packaging, quality control and managing finances.My ambition and determination birthed a new alternative product and took it to provincial success and national exposure. Possibly my most exciting project that kept me awake most nights an brought me much satisfaction.

Served at the IETS computer center as an Assistant Computer Lecturer. Duties included lecturing computer literacy, maintenance of equipment, system networking, clean-ups and upgrades.