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Bongani Ncube

Bongani Ncube

Assistant Manager
Johannesburg

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

ASSISTANT MANAGER

MELVILLE PABLO HOUSE
Johannesburg
2020.08 - Current
  • Recruiting, training, and supervising staff.
  • Managing budgets.
  • Planning menus.
  • Ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene, and health and safety legislation/guidelines.
  • Promoting and marketing the business.
  • Overseeing stock levels.
  • Ordering supplies.
  • Producing staff roster.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.

STORE MANAGER

TAPES TAPAS & WINES
Johannesburg
2019.02 - 2020.04

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a store, making sure it runs smoothly and effectively.

  • Motivating sales teams, creating business strategies, developing promotional material, and training new staff.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Assisted with hiring, training, and mentoring new staff members.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
  • Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.

SUPERVISOR

MIDRAND PROTEA HOTEL
Johannesburg
2008.01 - 2017.12
  • Managing workflow
  • Training new hires
  • Creating and managing team schedules
  • Reporting to HR and senior management
  • Evaluating performance and providing feedback
  • Identifying and applying career advancement opportunities
  • Helping to resolve employee issues and disputes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

Education

Distinction - Management

Pablo House
Johannesburg, South Africa
2020.01 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Waitering Course

GREEN VALLEY STAFFING
Johannesburg, South Africa
2006.01 - 2007.11

Food preparation principles -

City & Guilds
BULAWAYO
2005.01 - 2005.12

Skills

Operations Management

Health and safety compliance

Housekeeping knowledge

Team Leadership

Multitasking Abilities

Cost Control

Sales Reporting

Staff Supervision

Staff Training and Development

Recruiting and interviewing

Employee Scheduling

Cost Reduction

Employee Performance Evaluations

Product and service knowledge

Operations Management

Timeline

ASSISTANT MANAGER

MELVILLE PABLO HOUSE
2020.08 - Current

Distinction - Management

Pablo House
2020.01 - Current

STORE MANAGER

TAPES TAPAS & WINES
2019.02 - 2020.04

SUPERVISOR

MIDRAND PROTEA HOTEL
2008.01 - 2017.12

Some College (No Degree) - Waitering Course

GREEN VALLEY STAFFING
2006.01 - 2007.11

Food preparation principles -

City & Guilds
2005.01 - 2005.12
Bongani NcubeAssistant Manager