Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
creating new recipes , socialising and adventurous.
Timeline
Justina Mwape

Justina Mwape

Chef
white river

Summary

Dynamic Executive Chef with a proven track record at Garmis Resort, excelling in menu development and cost control. Renowned for enhancing guest satisfaction through strategic marketing initiatives and team leadership. Adept at fostering collaboration and implementing innovative solutions, driving operational excellence in high-pressure environments.

Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with buffets, platters ,gourmets and ala carte cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational english , sotho and zulu skills.

Overview

2
2
Certifications
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Pegoleko (T/A Tachitec Tuition Centre)
01.2023 - Current
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Modify recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Work closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Coordinate with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Food tasting.
  • Implement food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Menu-planning
  • Data-Capturing

Executive Gourmet Chef

Garmis Resort
01.2012 - 12.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
  • Oversaw operational budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources aligned with organizational goals.
  • Led cross-functional teams to streamline service delivery processes, improving guest satisfaction rates.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform decision-making and drive competitive positioning within the hospitality sector.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices in guest relations and operational excellence.
  • Enhanced collaboration across departments to optimize event planning and execution for large-scale gatherings.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining communication channels and improving response times.
  • Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
  • Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic marketing plans and business development initiatives.
  • Orchestrated successful turnaround strategy for underperforming business units, restoring profitability within year.

Kitchen Manager

Coyotes
08.2009 - 12.2011
  • Established daily kitchen schedules, aligning staffing needs with peak service periods to maximize productivity.
  • Implemented sanitation protocols that improved compliance with health regulations during inspections.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.

Manager

Wimpy Whiteriver
12.2008 - 06.2009

managing the restaurant operations

staff time table allocations

stock taking

ordering stock

menu-planning

staff supervision

  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving stock accuracy.
  • Developed training programs to enhance team performance and service efficiency.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and drive promotional strategies effectively.

Hotel Food and Beverage Manager

Holiday Inn Lusaka, Zambia
10.2004 - 03.2008
  • Supervised daily food and beverage operations, ensuring high service standards and guest satisfaction.
  • Coordinated staff training programs, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
  • Developed and implemented inventory control systems to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to refine menu offerings and improve dining experiences.

Education

No Degree - Food Production

Hotel And Tourism Training Institute, Lusaka Zambia
04.2001 -

tertiary

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Cost control

Menu development

Strong work ethic

Hospitality service expertise

Team leadership

Hiring, training, and development

Inventory control

Computer Literate

Competent

Time Disciplined

Social

Matured

Pressure Handler

Accomplishments

  • Oversaw foodservice operations for 5-star .
  • Awarded 2nd in AHHSA for Cookery Competion in 2001 (Nairobi,Kenya). Kenya Utalii Hotel.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 100 plus staff members.

Certification

Food Production 2001

Interests

Cookery

creating new recipes , socialising and adventurous.

Using fresh and available ingredients 

Talking to people 

Seeing new things and places

Timeline

Participation

04-2026
Executive Chef - Pegoleko (T/A Tachitec Tuition Centre)
01.2023 - Current
Executive Gourmet Chef - Garmis Resort
01.2012 - 12.2022
Kitchen Manager - Coyotes
08.2009 - 12.2011
Manager - Wimpy Whiteriver
12.2008 - 06.2009
Hotel Food and Beverage Manager - Holiday Inn Lusaka, Zambia
10.2004 - 03.2008

Food Production 2001

12-2001
Hotel And Tourism Training Institute - No Degree, Food Production
04.2001 -
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