Lebogang Mohoto
Chef , Facilitator & Assessor
Midrand
Summary
Restaurant Manager with expertise in culinary, general operations management, hotel management, special events, staff development and training, canteen operations, franchise operations , online marketing , recruitment and supplier pricing negotiations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Restaurant Manager & Head Chef
Barcelos Flame Grilled - Blu Valley Mall
Centurion
06.2021 - Current
- Developed a load shedding menu.
- Prepared reconciliations and payroll schedule.
- Stock and operations management
- Interviewed and inducted kitchen staff.
- Conducted performance reviews
- Financial reporting
Glenaire Rotesserie
Operations Consultant
Johannesburg
03.2021 - Current
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Developed breakfast menu and promos .
- Managing purchase orders of 2 branches.
Restaurant Manager & Head Chef
Barcelos Flame Grilled - Glynnwood
Benoni
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Developed forecasting, budgeting and projections sheets.
- Staff & rostering management
Canteen Manager
Celo @ Fezamax
Isando
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Developed a meal of the day concept which changed every week.
- Stock management & portion control.
- Overall food preparation
Chef
The Herb Farm - Blue Hills
Midrand
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Kitchen Manager & Assessor
Peermont Hotel School - Emperors Palace
Kempton Park
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Delivered in-depth, 3 phased training to chef students in food preparation .
- Facilitated and assessed 1 year City and Guilds course modules
- Facilitated and assessed 4 months Cathsseta course modules.
Chef
Whalesong Hotel & Spa
Plettenburg Bay
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Managing ordering and the rotation of stock.
- Oversee overall food preparation
Commis Chef
Celo Events , Training & Consulting
Pretoria
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Specializing in the development, implementation and management of events , corporate canteens, Fudio restaurant, weber grill academy and Peermont Hotel School.
- Specialized 3-5 star training in the hotel & hospitality industry.
Commis Chef
Emperors Palace
Kempton Park
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low-stock kitchen items.
Education
Certificate - Food Preparation
Peermont Hotel School
Emperors Palace 08.2016 - 05.2017
Certificate - Educational Assessment
Khulisani Academy
Pretoria 06.2018 - 09.2018
Skills
Marketing and advertising
undefinedAccomplishments
Judge at the Emperors Palace Chef of the Year 2019
References
1) Glenaire Rotesserie & Barcelos Glynnwood / Blu Valley
* +248 2 812 004 - Jegie Padmanathan
jegiepadmanathan@yahoo.com
NB : Owner resides outside the country
2) Celo Events & Peermont Hotel School
* 083 462 0209 - Executive Chef Lehan Botha
lehan@celo.co.za
NB: SEE ATTACHED REFERENCE LETTER
3) Emperors Palace ( SEE ATTACHED REFERENCE LETTER)
Timeline
Restaurant Manager & Head Chef
Barcelos Flame Grilled - Blu Valley Mall
06.2021 - Current
Glenaire Rotesserie
Operations Consultant
03.2021 - Current
Restaurant Manager & Head Chef
Barcelos Flame Grilled - Glynnwood
09.2020 - 05.2021
Canteen Manager
Celo @ Fezamax
01.2020 - 03.2020
Chef
The Herb Farm - Blue Hills
12.2019 - 02.2020
Kitchen Manager & Assessor
Peermont Hotel School - Emperors Palace
09.2018 - 12.2019
Certificate - Educational Assessment
Khulisani Academy
06.2018 - 09.2018
Chef
Whalesong Hotel & Spa
12.2017 - 01.2018
Commis Chef
Celo Events , Training & Consulting
01.2017 - 08.2017
Commis Chef
Emperors Palace
11.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate - Food Preparation
Peermont Hotel School
08.2016 - 05.2017
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