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Work History
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ANDREW CHIDZIYA

Restaurant Manager
Rustenburg

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven success in operations management and customer engagement at Princess Cruises Lines. Excelled in staff management, boosting restaurant revenue through strategic improvements. Skilled in complaint resolution and fostering customer loyalty, demonstrating a passion for customer satisfaction. Implemented staff training at De Grendel Wine Estates, enhancing service quality and safety standards.

Food service professional adept at FOH and BOH operations. Demonstrated team leader with excellent teamwork and motivates team members for high efficiency guest service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Princess Cruises Lines
Hamilton
01.2019 - 11.2024

Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.

  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Providing excellent service to all guests at all times.
  • Handling of more than 70+ calls everyday from guests reservations.
  • Responsible for general maintenance of restaurant, repairs and replacement.
  • Supervises and assists the Assistant Restaurant Manager to maintain high level of service.
  • Increased restaurant revenue by optimizing table turnover rates and enhancing menu offerings.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Supervised a selection of well-trained staff to enhance overall operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Cultivated a positive workplace culture by implementing strategic conflict resolution and team activities.
  • Prepares reports and letters utilizing personal computer system and equipment.
  • Ensuring that all health rules and regulations such as USPH are maintained and adhered to and where necessary provides training to other members of the restaurant team.
  • Maintain complete knowledge of tables, waiter stations and seats numbers, proper table setups, hours of operation, menus and dress code of assigned restaurant/outlet.
  • Knowledge of all menu items, cooking methods and beverage selections available.
  • Thorough understanding of Time and Attendance procedures, shipboard training.
  • Reporting to the Restaurant Operations Manager on all guests issues, special requests, suggestions and complaints and where possible resolving

Assistant Restaurant Manager

De Grendel Wine Estates & Restaurant
Cape Town
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • Implemented staff training programs to improve service quality and increase employee knowledge of food safety standards.
  • Monitored restaurant operations and adjusted schedules to meet peak customer demand.
  • Managed approximately 50-70 incoming call and reservations per day from customers.
  • Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
  • Oversaw inventory control practices, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss performance and address any issues.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Assisted restaurant manager in financial duties such as budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and payroll administration.
  • Enhanced patron satisfaction by skillfully resolving issues through active listening and effective communication.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations by maintaining a clean and safe dining environment.
  • Assisted with menu development, resulting in a diverse and appealing selection for patrons.
  • Boosted sales of high-margin items by developing promotional strategies in collaboration with marketing team.

Education

Certificate -

Wine & Spirit Educational Trust
United Kingdom
11.2023 - 05.2024

Certificate - Food And Beverage

Orbit Fet College
Rustenburg, South Africa
02.2016 - 12.2018

Skills

Staff management

Operations management

Customer engagement

Schedule coordination

Passion for customer satisfaction

Supervisory skills

Complaint resolution

Point of sale (POS) system operation

Organization and prioritization

Performance improvement

Customer loyalty

Food plating and presentation

Accomplishments

  • Improved online restaurant reviews by successfully handling customer complaints, implementing monthly staff training and refining lunch and dinner menus.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Customer Follow-up - Ensured that customers were satisfied with food service and their dining experince

Timeline

Certificate -

Wine & Spirit Educational Trust
11.2023 - 05.2024

Restaurant Manager

Princess Cruises Lines
01.2019 - 11.2024

Assistant Restaurant Manager

De Grendel Wine Estates & Restaurant
04.2016 - 12.2018

Certificate - Food And Beverage

Orbit Fet College
02.2016 - 12.2018
ANDREW CHIDZIYARestaurant Manager