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Overview
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Education
Skills
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Barista
KELVIN MUGOVE MARIMBA

KELVIN MUGOVE MARIMBA

Head Waiter / Barist
Springfield

Summary

I am a dedicated, organized and methodical individual. I have good interpersonal skills, am an excellent team player and am keen and very willing to learn and develop new skills. I am reliable and dependable and often seek new responsibilities within a wide range of employment areas.

Experienced with procurement and vendor management, ensuring optimal supply chain efficiency. Uses strategic negotiation skills to secure favorable contracts and maintain quality standards. Strong understanding of inventory control and supplier evaluation, leading to enhanced operational performance.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Head Waiter

Culture Restaurant & Lounge
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Worked as a head waiter, responsible for providing excellent customer service, strive towards best customer satisfaction, serving food and drinks, up sell when appropriate
  • Arrange table settings, keep tables are well cleaned.
  • Delivering products for quality payments, cooperating and communicating with all serving and kitchen staff and adhere to all relevant health department rules/regulations all customers service guideline.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Enhanced customer dining experience by providing exceptional service and anticipating guest needs.

Assistant Manager

Strada Cucina
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

Barman Barista

Jack Salmon (Fish House)
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Making coffee, serving alcohol and cold beverages.
  • Conduct bar Stock and Stock Procurement
  • Continuously improved personal bartending skills through experimentation with new recipes, techniques, and flavor combinations.
  • Maintained proper inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and placing timely orders.
  • Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring balanced tills at the end of each shift.

Junior Purchaser

Afros Chicken and Chips
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
  • Prepared purchase orders using ERP systems, ensuring accurate data entry and timely communication with suppliers.

Waiter

Ballito PRO
2020 - 2024
  • Ballito PRO, surfing Competition which is held in South Africa, This event is hosted every year between June and July.

DUTIES

Catering and making sure that every sponsor and surfers they are served breakfast and lunch, desserts and fruits when are needed.

Education

Certificate - Purchasing and Supply

Kushinga Phikelela College
01.2016

Ordinary Level - undefined

Nhowe Mission School
01.2013

Skills

Service excellence

Supplier relationship management

Food service expert

Timeline

Head Waiter

Culture Restaurant & Lounge
01.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant Manager

Strada Cucina
01.2020 - 01.2022

Barman Barista

Jack Salmon (Fish House)
01.2019 - 01.2020

Junior Purchaser

Afros Chicken and Chips
01.2017 - 01.2019

Ordinary Level - undefined

Nhowe Mission School

Waiter

Ballito PRO
2020 - 2024

Certificate - Purchasing and Supply

Kushinga Phikelela College
KELVIN MUGOVE MARIMBAHead Waiter / Barist