KATLEGO BOROKO
Objective
I am a hard working confident woman, who is very passionate about working with different people all around the world. I live by the motto ‘’the only way to do great work is to love what you do’’ and that is why my aim is to be an expert in my field of expertise and a perfectionist in the food and beverage industry.
I believe I should be considered for this Job because I possess interpersonal skills that enable me to learn more from my colleagues and superiors. I carry out tasks swiftly and in a mature manner. My experience is heightened because I’ve worked abroad and locally in different settings such as hospitals, hotels and schools. My tastes can be both elite and simple.
I am an assertive optimist who is very reliable in every situation. I believe I can be an asset to the hospitality industry. I am self-motivated, loyal, focused and I believe in team work and working under pressure to achieve the tasks given. In addition, I have an eagerness to learn. I enjoy travelling and learning new languages.
PERSONAL DETAİLS
Address : 54 – 3rd Avenue Alexandra Township
Johannesburg2090
Telephone : +27-628****** / +27-677******
Best time of day to contact : Anytime
E-mail : *******.*******@*****.***
Skype ID : katlego.boroko
Date of Birth : 12 September 1990
Place of Birth : Tembisa
Gender : Female
Country of Citizenship : South Africa
Country of Residence : South Africa
Date available to start the job : Anytime
EDUCATİON
Education Institution Name : Sandtonview high school
Location : Sandton Johannesburg
Matriculated : December 2009
Educational Institution Name : Tshwane University of Technology
Location : Pretoria, South Africa
Education start date : 20/01/2010
Graduated : 01/05/2014
Field of Study : Management Science – Hospitality Mangement
WORK EXPERİENCE:
1. Company Name : Katlis Kitchen
Position :Self employed Owner and Head Chef
Location : 54-3rd avenue Alexandra
Duration from : December 2018 till February 2020
Total numbers of months : 15 Months
Task/Responsibilities :
Manage the inventory and order food from the suppliers.
Resolving complaints regarding the quality of foods and customer service.
Oversee food presentations,and the portion of the meal.
2.Company Name : Mbhoni Caterers Nnditsheni
Position :Chef de Partie
Location : 7 Meerkat Street Van Riebeeck Park
Duration from : January 2018 till November 2018
Total numbers of months : 11 Months
Task/Responsibilities :
Handling and preparing of food for different functions such has weddings,Church,Luncheon, Camps,Boarding Schools, Banquets,Funerals and other gatherings.
Menu planning based on seasonal food we have avaliable.
3.Company Name: : De Grandiose Cafe.Restuarant.Bar
Position : Chef Griller
Location : Old pretoria main road
Duration from : March till December 2017
Total numbers of months :9 Months
Tasks/Responsibilities :
Checking if the is enough food such as salads,vegetables,and starch prepared.
Taking care of customer orders.
Responsible for grilling the meat.
Preparing new menus for the club.
Making sure i do a follow up on what i have ordered.
Maintaining high level of hygiene and making sure we give quality food to our clients.
4.Company Name : Montage Deer valley 5*/AAA’s 5 Diamond
Position : Server assistance in Daly’s Pub
Location : Montage Deer valley 9100 Marsac Avenue Park
City Utah 84060 United states of America
Duration : January 2016 – April 2016
Total Number of Months : 4 months
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Help run food to the guests and making sure I check them after 5minute to check if they enjoying the food.
Making sure the guest has water at all time.
Handle complaints by talking to the supervisor 1st before taking action.
Making sure utensils, plates are stocked for cooks to use.
Ensure that all operating equipment’s are clean and in working order.
Set-up the tables before the start of operation.
Restocking beverages.
Cleaning of the coffee machines and polishing of silverware and glasses.
5.Company Name : Montage Deer valley
Position : Hostess Apex restaurant
Duration : October 2015 – December 2015
Total Number of Months : 3 months
Task/Responsibilities:
Answering Phone call from guests.
Transferring phone calls to guests.
Seating the guests and removing extra place setting.
Taking reservation using open table application.
Making sure all my menus are clean and put correctly on the table.
6.Company Name : Montage Deer valley
Position : In room dinning server
Duration : May 2015 – September 2015
Total Number of Months : 5 months
Tasks/Responsibilities
Setting up the tables by putting the right silverware and glassware depending on what the guest ordered.
Helping with amenities that needs to go to the guest room e.g. champagne, fruit bowl, chocolates.
Insuring that orders taken from the guest rooms are taken in a staggered manner.
Describing menu items as requested.
Insuring that all closing side work is thoroughly completed.
Assisting the team as necessary under the manager’s/supervisor’s direction.
Taking orders using the micros system and delivering the food to the room for guest on time.
Doing table pick up at the end of the shift.
7.Company Name : Thistle The kingsley Hotel
Position : Food and beverage intern
Location : England London Holborn
Duration from : January 2014 - July 2014
Total number of months : 7 months
Task/Responsibilities :
Host – showing guests where to sit and explaining to them how the buffets works.
Waitress Serving guest hot beverage and setting up tables according to the kind of menu.Clearing up tables after guest are finished.
Bartender –Cleaning the bar making sure its ready. Taking guests orders from room service and in contact with guests putting the orders using the micro system.Preparing the room service trays and collecting the food from the hot section.
Chef- Preparing breakfast for the guest,making sure the buffets is full from hot section to cold section.
Meeting and Events – Setting up meeting rooms making sure each and every room has enough stationery.Preparing hot beverage and snack for guests.Been in charge of bookings for afternoon tea and meetings.
8.Company Name: : Bidvest Premier Lounge
Position : Commis chef
Location : OR Tambo international airport
Duration from : January 2013 - June 2013
Total number of Months : 6 months
Tasks/Responsibilities :
Preparing quick snacks for clients while they waiting for the flight.
Always making sure the display stand is always full with food.
Making sure we prep a lot of backup so we dont keep client waiting.
Stock taking and making sure we follow the correct hygiene standard.
9.Company Name :Garden Court Hotel
Position : Food and beverage trainee
Location :Johannesburg Sandton city
Duration from : July 2013 - December 2013 morning shift
Total number of Months : 7 months
Tasks/Responsibilities :
Food and beverage ;Chef for three months Kitchen Preparing food using different cooking methods
Counting of stock with the store manager and ordering and making sure we receive the corect stock.
Signing off the invoices onbehalf of the supervisor
Waitress setting up tables and checking if the cutlery is cleaned and steamed.
Restuarant hostess for the guest showing them were they suppose to sit.
Room service taking food to the guest rooms and collecting dirty trays.
Taking room service orders and punching them on the micros system.
10.Company Name : Edenvale Hospital
Position : Cook
Location : Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration From : October 2012 – December 2012
Total Number of Months : 3 months
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Serving patients food according to their diet schedule.
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders for kitchen staff.
Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and
cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee.
Receive stock and ensure correct orders were received.
Packing the stock of beverages and other office items.
Lunch: snacks (finger foods) & cold beverages platters for meetings.
Cleaning the station for following day, followed by spot checking.
11.Company Name : Denisburg Restaurant
Position : Waitress/Chef
Location : Pretoria, South Africa
Duration From : July 2012 - October 2012
Total Number of Months : 4 months
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Serving guests and taking orders
Banqueting Coordinator
Shining glasses and cutlery
Packing the stock
Delivering foods to different departments
Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer
needs, offering desserts and drinks
Replenishing utensils and refilling glasses
Maintain good customer relations with patrons of the restaurant to insure that
their needs are addressed and they return back
Explain menu items, portion sizes, prices presentation and ingredients.
Ensured restaurant was always presentable and followed hygiene and sanitation
standards
Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties and menu deviations.
12.Company Name : Thupellong Restaurant
Position : Head Waitress
Location : Pretoria
Duration : August 2012
Total Number of Months : 1 month
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Hostess and making sure guests are seated and presented with menus and the daily specials.
Assisting guests with any questions and seeing that they are served quickly
Ensure to maintain a personal attitude of a high standards and quality,
Which ensures efficiency, and productivity of the restaurant.
Maintain the standards of the Restaurant in order to make sure guests return again
Setting up the tables and make sure restaurant meets the necessary standards
Making sure that guests leave happy and their every need is attended to
13.Company Name : Michelangelo Hotel (5 star hotel)
Position : Housekeeping Intern
Location : (Johannesburg Sandton, South Africa)
Duration From : Holidays June 2010
Total Number of Months : 1 month
Tasks/Responsibilities:
Cleaning the rooms to the hotels highest standards
Completes inventory of guestroom contents on form provided, provides information on any missing items to the manager
Clean building floors and walls by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them
Changing sheets and towels
Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment’s.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Languages & Level
English- Very Good
IsiZulu- Good
Setswana- Very Good
French- Basics
Computer Skills
Word and Word advance
Excel
PowerPoint
Access
Publisher
Special Awards/Honours/Certifications:
Wine service
Preliminary wine
Cigar course
First aid
Fire fighting
Opera
Junior Achievement Certificate-Guidelines on starting own business
Pastel
Diploma certificate in Hospitality Management
INTERESTS AND ACTİVİTİES
Drawing
Watching food channels and trying out new recipes
Socializing
REFERENCES:
Name of contact person : Mrs Schafer
Position : Denisburg Coordinator
Telephone : 012-*******
Name of contact person : Mrs L Tshivhase
Position : Cooperative Education Coordinator
Telephone : 012-***-****
Name of contact person : Lindi
Position : Edenvale Hospital-Food and Beverage
Telephone : 011-***-**** / 073-***-****
Name of contact person : Gonzalo Fernandez
Position : Food and beverage manager
Telephone : +44 (0-871*******
*******.*********@*******.**.**
Name of contact person : Rodgers Mahasi
Position : Executive Chef
Telephone : 011-*******/7075
Name of contact person : Office no for De grandiose
Telephone : +27(0) 11 809 8234
Name of contact person :Mrs Mongwe
Position : Owner/ manager
Telephone :011-******* / cell 083-*******
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Name of contact person :Montage deer valley
Position
Telephone : 435-***-****
Daly’s pub : 435-***-****
Apex : 435-***-****
Name of Contact person :Bidvest Premier Lounge
Telephone :011-***-****
Name of Contact person :Sasi Hlongwane
Position :Asistance
Telephone :072*******