Charles Lentikile Montshiwa
Executive Chef
Sandton
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Exec Sous Chef
Rand Merchant Bank
01.2022 - Current
Co Owner/Exec Sous Chef
Les Creatifs
01.2017 - 01.2019
Exec Sous Chef
First National Bank (Merchant Place)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Exec Sous Chef
TSA Afrika
01.2009 - 01.2015
Exec Sous Chef
Sunnyside Park Hotel
04.2005 - 01.2009
- Ensure food safety compliance is maintained.
- Design food preparation and recognize quality products.
- Develop and cost menus
- Lead and influence staff
- Advocate business sound decision
- Lead and influence kitchen staff
- Monitor and maintain consistency of standards of service and production
- Presentation profitability by maintaining a high standard of service, presentation and efficiency.
- Improve the efficiency of profitability of the department.
- Train staff ongoing basis & on job coaching to new trainees and academy catering.
- Handle staff disciplinary and grievances procedures.
- Ensure smooth running of events and projects.
- Functions set – up and coordination.
- Assist head chef on compiling new menus
- Attend to guest queries concerning food.
- Stock taking
- Ensure that the kitchen provides fresh, appealing favoured food. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipments to staff.
- Direct food preparation, production and control for kitchen and events.
- Ensure that guest/client’s food meet and exceeds their expectations.
- Develop and implement guidelines & control procedures purchasing and receiving department.
- Address safety concerns and oversee department’s matters.
- Responsible for staff selection, training and development in the department.
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of cooks and workers.
- Engage with employees for food preparations and orders.
- Review staff levels and ensure that clients/guests are serviced and ensure that operational issues and objectives are met.
- Assign and direct work to staff and attend to complaints, accordingly.
- Develop and enhance new products and make changes where necessary.
- Recommend changes to the food and develop menus when necessary.
- Ensure that quality of food is product is consistent and food delivery is standard.
- Participate in long range planning
- Communicate the importance of food safety, procedures and codes and ensure that employees understand.
- Manage and control the expenses of the department costs such as food costs, suppliers, uniform and equipments.
- Liaise with purchasing department and suppliers to obtain high quality offerings at the mist reasonably cost.
- Improve services by communicating with individuals to understand client’s needs.
- Provide guidelines and feedback and coaching individuals
Demi Chef de Partie
Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines
03.2004 - 12.2004
Chef de Partie
Kwa Dukuza Hotel and Conference Centre
08.2003 - 02.2004
Commis Chef
Gallagher Estate
06.2003 - 09.2003
Commis Chef
The Gardens Protea Hotel
06.2002 - 12.2002
Commis Chef
Mount Grace Country House Hotel
07.2001 - 12.2001
- Production
- Preparing for ala carte, banqueting chef
- Food preparation
- Plate service preparations, buffet prep
- Room service chef, food presentation
Education
Matric - English, Afrikaans, Economics, Business Economics, History
Florida Park
Sous Chef - undefined
Ga-Rankuwa Hotel School
Skills
Food preparation
References
- Donald, Hunter, Exec Chef, 011 640 0413, Sunnyside Park Hotel
- Don, Jesseman, General Manager, Sunnyside Park Hotel
- Tebogo, Leqola, Executive Chef, 083 899 7565, Kwa Dukuza Hotel and Conference Centre
- Sammy, Mashile, Executive Chef, 083 574 7467, 078 046 7817, The Gardens Protea Hotel
- Aubrey, Makamo, Sous Chef, 084 604 1454, Mount Grace Country House Hotel
- Citrum, Khumalo, Deputy Chairman, 072 476 2109, Culinary Arts Association of S.A
- Garrie, Pearson, 082 934 0170, TSA Afrika
- Garrie, Pearson, 082 934 0170, FNB Merchant Place
- Wandile, Mabaso, 067 254 6976, Les Creatifs
- Warren, Pope, 083 233 9046, RMB Merchant Place
Interests
Reading, Music & Playing Pool
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Surname: Montshiwa
- Name: Charles Lentikile
- Date of Birth: 1982-05-31
- Nationality: South African
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Single
- Health: Excellent
- Home Language: Setswana
- Criminal Records: None
- Religion: Christian
CONTACT DETAILS
- Contact Number: 069 454 7709
- Home Address: Hilton Road, Linbro Park, Sandton
Timeline
Exec Sous Chef
Rand Merchant Bank
01.2022 - Current
Co Owner/Exec Sous Chef
Les Creatifs
01.2017 - 01.2019
Exec Sous Chef
First National Bank (Merchant Place)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Exec Sous Chef
TSA Afrika
01.2009 - 01.2015
Exec Sous Chef
Sunnyside Park Hotel
04.2005 - 01.2009
Demi Chef de Partie
Royal Caribbean International Cruise Lines
03.2004 - 12.2004
Chef de Partie
Kwa Dukuza Hotel and Conference Centre
08.2003 - 02.2004
Commis Chef
Gallagher Estate
06.2003 - 09.2003
Commis Chef
The Gardens Protea Hotel
06.2002 - 12.2002
Commis Chef
Mount Grace Country House Hotel
07.2001 - 12.2001
Matric - English, Afrikaans, Economics, Business Economics, History
Florida Park
Sous Chef - undefined
Ga-Rankuwa Hotel School