Curriculum Vitae
Ralf C. Meyer
Date of birth
Permanent Address
Ungulumbasche 1804
Pioneerspark
Windhoek
Namibia
9000
Nationality
Namibian
Mobile
+264 (0-812******
***********@*****.***
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am looking for a challenging position within the hospitality industry as a restaurant supervisor. With over three years of experience in the hospitality industry I have proven my coordination / facilitation / organisational skills in various settings I am very good at seeing the needs of the moment and reacting to them and am a team player. I have a professional work / management attitude, customer awareness and employee welfare advocate. I look for ways to improve as I am motivated by being successful and achieving. I am a problem-solver, who is able to think logically whilst paying meticulous attention to detail. I am committed, hard-working and loyal. In addition, I thrive on learning new skills to the benefit of the company and their employees.
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Staff development
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Problem solving
Time management and prioritising
Communication skills
Organisational skills
Stock / inventory controlling
Teamwork and leadership
Analytical skills
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
Tourism (2010 – 2011), Boland College Stellenbosch, South Africa
Hotel Management (2008 – 2009) International Hotel School, Cape Town, South Africa
High school (2007 matriculation) Windhoek High School, Windhoek Namibia
WORK EXPERIENCE
2013 – 2017 Store room clerk, Klein Windhoek Schlachterei
Primary responsibilities included maintaining accurate stock levels, issuing and receiving of new products and managing bulk orders for transport
2011 – 2013 Restaurant Manager, Old Traders Lodge, Erindi private game reserve
Primary responsibilities included ordering supplies, overseeing stock levels and general administrative work. Staff supervision, recruiting and training of new staff. Handling customer enquiries and complaints
2008 – 2009 International Hotel School work experience. Two months with each of the following:
Chef practical training at Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Cape Town.
Food and beverage experience which include waiter and barman services at Atlantic Beach golf estate in Melkbos.
Supervisor experience at Eagles Rest, Windhoek
SPECIAL COURSES, WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AND CERTIFICATIONS
General hygiene and food safety training at the butchery.
Completed a preliminary wine course in Cape Town.
Completed several (four) first aid courses.
Bar and Beverage management certificate
Hospitality today certificate
Food and Beverage certificate
Supervision management certificate
International fares and ticketing certificate
INFORMATION
Languages
English (Native speaker)
Afrikaans (Fluent)
German (Basic)
Co-founder of Eagles Angling Club
Awards: 3rd place 2017, 2018 and 2019 in Namibia's national bank angling competition.
Awarded national colours for fishing 2018.
Interests / hobbies
Fishing
Golf
Gardening
Fitness
REFERENCES
References available on request
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