Bijou Salimba Makoke
Senior Chef
Cape Town Western Cape
Summary
Experience, with catering Management with 10 years as sous chef
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Type cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Language skills.
Overview
1
1
Language
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Delivery Driver
Mr D Food
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered food efficiently, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Navigated routes using GPS technology to optimize delivery times.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding order status and delivery details.
- Assisted in training new drivers on operational procedures and best practices.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism throughout interactions with both restaurant staff members and customers.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Trinity Restaurant
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Developed and implemented new recipes, enhancing menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Led staff meetings to discuss performance improvements and operational challenges.
- Monitored food preparation quality, maintaining consistency across all dishes served.
- Collaborated with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery for guests.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Assistant Chef
Cape Grace Hotal
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Developed new recipes, enhancing menu variety and guest satisfaction.
- Trained junior chefs on food preparation techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to synchronize service delivery and improve guest experience.
- Assisted in managing kitchen operations during peak hours, maintaining efficiency under pressure.
Senior Chef
Beluga Restaurant
01.2009 - 06.2013
- Oversaw kitchen operations to ensure timely and high-quality food preparation.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs to improve skill sets and team performance.
- Implemented food safety protocols, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh, local ingredients for menu items.
Education
Catering Management - 2002/21855/07
Hospitality And Commercial College (HACC)
Cape Town South Africa 07-2009
Waitron Training Course - 0007702/07
HBR Training Academy's
Cape Town South Africa 03-2008
High School Diploma -
Complexe Scolaire Maman Muilu
DRC Congo 11-2005
Skills
Team management
Ingredient knowledge
Sanitation practices
Kitchen operations
Food presentation
Allergen awareness
Grill expertise
Food cost analysis
Food safety standards
Menu development
Fine dining experience
Sauce preparation
Recipe creation
Vegetable cookery
Garnishing techniques
Food safety regulations
Menu supervision
Additional Information
D.O.b:24/04/1987
Language: English and French
Marital status: Married
I'd number: 8704241452266
Address: 22 chepstowe street tygerhof milnerton
Postal code:7404
Timeline
Food Delivery Driver
Mr D Food
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Trinity Restaurant
01.2015 - 05.2019
Assistant Chef
Cape Grace Hotal
12.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Chef
Beluga Restaurant
01.2009 - 06.2013
Catering Management - 2002/21855/07
Hospitality And Commercial College (HACC)
Waitron Training Course - 0007702/07
HBR Training Academy's
High School Diploma -
Complexe Scolaire Maman Muilu