Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Computer literacy
Timeline
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Lidonas Chipunza

Waiter
Stellenbosch ,Western Cape
Lidonas Chipunza

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the hospitality sector, notably at Seabourn Cruise Line. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and efficient problem-solving. Skilled in team leadership and banquet coordination, I significantly improved service quality standards. Demonstrated proficiency in safe food handling and superior communication, ensuring memorable dining experiences.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Seabourn Cruise Line
Washington, USA

Senior Waiter
07.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive dining experience. Display enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers. Enhance customer satisfaction by providing efficient and attentive service during busy shifts and personalizing recommendations for menu items and daily specials. Mentoring junior waitstaff to improve their skills and maintain a high standard of service, resulting in a more cohesive team. Order taking and serving food and beverages. Keeping work station clean at all times while providing exceptional service to customers. Supervise server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.

Christina's @Van Loveren Restaurant
Robertson, South Africa

Floor Manager
02.2016 - 07.2017

Job overview

Making sure every customer is provided with exceptional service, food and beverages to thier satisfaction. Managed team of 10 employees to maintain smooth-running operations of front of house. Developed staff scheduling plans that ensured adequate coverage during peak hours without compromising on service quality. Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns promptly and efficiently.

Bourbon Street Restaurant
Robertson, South Africa

Restaurant Floor Manager
03.2010 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Implemented measures that led to reduced operational expenses while upholding service quality standards. Maintained strong relationships with guests by addressing their needs in a timely and personalized manner, leading to increased loyalty and repeat of business. Training wait staff and making sure all guests are catered to professionally in a friendly manner. Ensuring best practices and adherence to company policies and values. Cashing up waiters after working shift and balancing the books.

Sheraton Hotel
Harare, Zimbabwe

Hotel Waiter
04.2002 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues effectively to maintain positive relationships with patrons.
  • Maintained clean and organized table settings, ensuring a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing exceptional dining experiences through attentive service and timely delivery of orders.
  • Coordinated with banquet staff during events to ensure seamless execution of service plans for large groups of attendees.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to accommodate special dietary requests, resulting in positive guest feedback.
  • Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously, such as taking orders, delivering food, and processing payments, resulting in efficient service and minimal delays for guests.
  • Monitored dining room activity closely to anticipate customer needs proactively before they arose or escalated into larger issues.
  • Handled high-pressure situations during peak hours while maintaining professional demeanor and prioritizing guest needs.

Education

Harare Institute of Technology
Harare, Zimbabwe

Diploma from Vision And Sound Engineering
05.2001

Skills

Safe food handling

Computer literacy

Can work with computers or computerised systems among others.

Timeline

Senior Waiter

Seabourn Cruise Line
07.2017 - Current

Floor Manager

Christina's @Van Loveren Restaurant
02.2016 - 07.2017

Restaurant Floor Manager

Bourbon Street Restaurant
03.2010 - 02.2016

Hotel Waiter

Sheraton Hotel
04.2002 - 01.2008

Harare Institute of Technology

Diploma from Vision And Sound Engineering
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