Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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REFERENCES
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Kelebogile Gladys Disele

Pretoria

Summary

Dynamic Front of House Restaurant Manager with a proven track record at Fireroom, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Expert in menu development and inventory control, driving revenue growth through strategic promotions and exceptional customer service.

Adept at training staff and resolving complaints, ensuring a seamless dining experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House Restaurant Manager

Fireroom
07.2022 - 04.2025
  • Opening procedures and closing procedures
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Managing bar orders and invoices.
  • Ensuring guest function bookings go well.
  • Monitored cash handling, POS transactions, and end-of-day financial reporting.
  • Supervised daily operations of a high-volume

restaurant, ensuring smooth workflow during peak

hours.

  • Conducted inventory checks, managed stock levels, and coordinated with suppliers to avoid shortages.
  • Stock counting and handling variances on stock reports.
  • Analyzed sales data and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and revenue growth.
  • Trained staff on new menu items and wine pairings .
  • I managed staff uniforms and orders to ensure all staff are neat and have full uniforms for work.
  • Daily checks of tools of trading on staff, corkscrews, pens notepads etc.
  • Conduct weekly staff meetings to monitor performance and employee wellness .
  • Hosted advertising agencies for promotional photo shoots regarding marketing purposes.
  • Managed functions seating up to 300 guests .
  • Quality tasting of new dishes and wine tasting .
  • Handled guest bookings on Dine plan booking system.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.

Bartender

News Cafe Waterfall Mall
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift,and taking inventory.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Refilling cocktail and beer kegs.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.
  • Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.

Waitress

Wimpy Safari Tuine
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.

Education

Mafikeng Secondary School
Mahikeng North West

N4 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT -

ORBIT TVET COLLEGE
MOGWASE NORTH WEST

N5 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT -

ORBIT TVET COLLEGE
MOGWASE NORTH WEST

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFET AND ENVIROMENTAL -

DATA MATRIX OCCUPATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS
BENONI GAUTENG

Skills

  • Menu development
  • Recruitment
  • Restaurant operations management
  • Kitchen oversight
  • Complaint resolution
  • Food service background
  • Promotions planning
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Employee recruitment expertise
  • Menu pricing
  • Customer-oriented
  • Operations management
  • Table management
  • Supervisory skills
  • Team management
  • Point of sale (POS) system operation

REFERENCES

  • Thokozani Sibisi -Genereal Manager Fireroom : 0786634585 / tee.hlase@icloud.com
  • Elvis Monnapula -Former collegaue News Cafe : 0604005725
  • Cedric Mathebula - Orbit TVET College Lecturer :0145924147/ info@mankwecampus.co.za
  • Khulekani Hlatswayo - Fireroom Former General Manager : +353899651368 / kanihlatswayo@yahoo.com

Timeline

Front of House Restaurant Manager

Fireroom
07.2022 - 04.2025

Bartender

News Cafe Waterfall Mall
06.2018 - 02.2019

Waitress

Wimpy Safari Tuine
06.2016 - 12.2016

Mafikeng Secondary School

N4 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT -

ORBIT TVET COLLEGE

N5 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT -

ORBIT TVET COLLEGE

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFET AND ENVIROMENTAL -

DATA MATRIX OCCUPATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Kelebogile Gladys Disele