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
Wanama Portal
Gladius Novaysis POS
CIMS Cathsseta
Bidfood Portal
Adbot Digital Marketing
Gooogle Ads
Google Sheets
Uber Eats Manager App
Excel
Accomplishments
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