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LETHABO LECHABA
SOUS CHEF
POLOKWANE
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Mavuta Boutique, excelling in team leadership and food safety. Expert in menu planning and food presentation, consistently enhancing guest satisfaction through meticulous portion control and effective kitchen management. Committed to maintaining high standards and reducing waste, driving operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Mavuta Boutique
11.2021 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen prep, ensuring consistent quality and timely service.
- Coordinated line cooks and kitchen stations to maintain smooth banquet execution.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards across back-of-house operations.
- Assisted head chef with menu execution, portion control, and recipe consistency.
- Trained kitchen staff on proper knife handling, cooking techniques, and station organization.
- Managed inventory levels, rotated stock, and reduced waste through careful product handling.
- Controlled plating presentation and portion accuracy to support guest satisfaction.
Chef De Partie
Mavuta Manor
11.2018 - 2021
- Coordinated section workflow to maintain timely service during peak kitchen periods
- Trained junior kitchen staff on station procedures, hygiene, and knife handling
- Monitored food quality and portion control to support consistent guest satisfaction
- Maintained clean workstations and followed HACCP-based food safety practices
Commis Chef
Mopane Bush Lodge
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Prepared mise en place for daily kitchen operations, supporting smooth meal service.
- Maintained strict food hygiene and safety standards across all food handling tasks.
- Assisted senior chefs with ingredient preparation, portioning, and plating requirements.
- Organized refrigerator and dry-store inventory to support stock rotation and freshness.
- Adapted quickly to lodge service demands, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner preparation.
Education
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Limpopo Chefs Academy
Polokwane12-2019
High School Diploma -
Kopano Secondary School
Limpopo2014
Skills
Team leadership
Kitchen leadership
Food safety
Food presentation
Menu planning
Safe food handling
Software
Timeline
Sous Chef
Mavuta Boutique
11.2021 - 09.2025
Chef De Partie
Mavuta Manor
11.2018 - 2021
Commis Chef
Mopane Bush Lodge
07.2017 - 11.2019
Diploma in Culinary Arts -
Limpopo Chefs Academy
High School Diploma -
Kopano Secondary School