Experienced Chef and F&B Manager

PROFILE INFO

Professional Chef

ZAMAMBO

MKHIZE

EDUCATION

SKILLS

LANGUAGES

NDLOVANA HIGH SCHOOL

VARSITY COLLEGE WESTVILLE

International Advanced

Diploma - Hospitality

Management

Senior Certificate

CONTACT

EXPERIENCE

I am a highly dedicated hospitality and administration professional with over 10 years’ experience in catering, restaurant operations, and events management. Skilled in both front- and back-of-house operations, I’m proficient in kitchen management, food preparation, customer service, and team supervision. I have very strong administrative expertise, including payroll, invoicing, quotations, and supplier management. Recognized for my adaptability, problem-solving, and ability to thrive under pressure, I combines hands-on hospitality skills with professional business support. With an International Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management, I seeks to contribute my skills and experience to a dynamic organization that values service excellence and operational efficiency. OWASEMBO CATERERS PTY LTD

Assistant Manager

Duties - Creating Dishes Supervising, Cook, Drafting Quotations, Ordering and Food Inventory, Food

Storage, Problem Solving, Observing Food Service and Distribution, Drafting Quotations, Time Management BUS STOP BAR AND GRILL

Kitchen Manager

Duties- Creating Roasters, Creating Menus for Events, Quality Control, Ordering and Food Inventory, Checking New Suppliers, Food Storage, Maintenance of Kitchen, Health and Safety, Cost Reports, Supervising, Training New Chefs.

NEW YORK BAR AND RESTAURANT

Chef

Duties- Cook, Griller, Pizza Maker, Stock Count, Stock Rotation, Cleaning.

Perfectionist and Creative.

Leadership and Team Player.

Attention to detail.

Marketing.

Critical Thinking.

Time Management.

English (Fluent)

IsiZulu (Fluent)

Afrikaans (basic)

40-Thekwane,st.

Hillview,Empangeni, 3880

+075-***-****

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2018 - 2025

2016 - 2017

2014 - 2016

2008 - 2012

2003 - 2007

Professional Chef

REFFERENCES EKHAYA CULTURAL VILLAGE BED

AND BREAKFAST

Volunteer

All rounder in 4 Dept

Banqueting And Events, Front of House, Food and

Beverage and Housekeeping

ACHIVEMENT

Owasembo Caterers Pty Ltd

Operations Manager - Nosipho Memela

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Human Capital - Thami Nkwanyana

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New York Bar and Restaurant

Assistant Manager- Bergin Kawanga

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Sibongelani Cleaning and Construction

Pty Ltd

Director- Miss Sibongeleni Zulu

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2016 – 2017

2019 – 2024

Reduced the production

cost by 20% in the

second year of internship

Managed five high end

events in our company

worth over R350 000.

2011 - 2014

SIBONGELANI CLEANING AND

CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD

Personal Assistant to Director

Duties- Filing, Invoices, UIF Submissions, Quotations, Payroll, Site Inspections, Brief Meetings, Ordering Supplies.

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