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Work History
Education
Skills
Communication
Leadership
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Lynn Trish Matewu

Lynn Trish Matewu

Floor Manager/Supervisor
Cape Town

Summary

I am a driven and strategic hospitality professional with a solid foundation in administration, front-of-house operations, and event management. Holding a Bachelor of Social Sciences with a major in Organisational Psychology, I bring a strong understanding of team dynamics, leadership, and operational efficiency. My experience managing staff and overseeing event execution has equipped me with the ability to lead confidently, optimise service standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences in fast-paced environments. I am results-oriented, detail-focused, and committed to creating structured, high-performing teams.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Events Floor Manager/Supervisor

Hire Levels(Cavalli Wine Estate, Laborie Wine Estate)
06.2025 - Current
  • Managed on-site operations for corporate and private events.
  • Supervised and coordinated hospitality staff including waiters, bartenders, and hosts.
  • Conducted staff briefings and delegated duties to ensure smooth event flow.
  • Maintained high service standards and ensured client satisfaction throughout events.
  • Handled guest concerns and resolved issues quickly and professionally.
  • Monitored setup and breakdown to ensure events met client expectations.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and company policies.
  • Completed post-event reports and provided feedback on staff performance.

Hostess (Part-time)

Diens Hospitality
06.2025 - 12.2025
  • Welcomed guests with a warm smile, enhancing their dining experience.
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure seamless service flow of events and guest satisfaction.
  • Handled guest inquiries and complaints, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front-of-house area.
  • Utilized POS systems for accurate order processing and billing.
  • Created a friendly atmosphere, contributing to a positive reputation for the Events company.

Waitress (part-time)

Hire Levels (Cavalli Wine Estate,Laborie Wine Estate)
12.2023 - 12.2025

Assisted management with organizing and coordinating staffing operations for a variety of high-profile events, including corporate functions, weddings, and private parties at venues such as Cavalli Wine Estate and Laborie Wine Estate. Supported the logistics of staff scheduling, event preparation, and on-site coordination to ensure smooth execution of events. Delivered exceptional guest service while maintaining a professional demeanour in high-pressure environments.

Waitress and Bartender

Mi-Casa
03.2022 - 12.2022

Hired as a waitress, later got recruited to work behind the bar as well. Duties included welcoming customers, seating customers, taking orders, serving food, cleaning up tables, making, serving and selling of hot beverages and cocktails behind the bar.

• Maintained a clean and organised workspace, ensuring compliance with health standards.

  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food service and quality
  • Crafted signature cocktails, elevating the bar's reputation and appeal
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, boosting repeat clientele.

Assistant Brand Manager

Born-Rite Projects Pty
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Maintained strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, developing communication and stakeholder management skills essential for HR and logistics environments.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, record-keeping, and reporting for marketing and partnership projects, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

Education

TEFL Certificate - undefined

World Tesol Academy
03.2026

Bachelor of Social Science - Organizational Psychology and Political and International Sciences

Rhodes University
Grahamstown, East London
01.2024

National Senior Certificate - Bachelors pass

Hottentots Holland Highschool
Cape Town
01.2019

Skills

Organizational expertise

Communication proficiency

Dedication to work

Optimistic mindset

Multitasking skills

Problem-solving

collaborative efforts

effective leadership

Communication

  • Communication skills development
  • Gained ability to express and assert under pressure, quick thinking, respect for individual differences, and customer service skills.
  • As a political science major one of the main requirements was being able to participate in debates and being able to vocalize the main point of an argument amongst a large group of people, through this process I gained the ability to be able to express and assert myself when put under pressure, as well as the ability to think quick on my feet when needed to.
  • As an Organizational Psychology major I learnt of the importance of being able to communicate well with others as well the importance of respecting others and, being mindful of everyone’s individual differences with the aim of creating a conductive working environment for all, I plan to make use of this ability to my advantage in the workplace. Throughout my experience working as a waitress I gained transferable skills that will be of great use in my time working in Human Resource, I developed strong communication skills, ensuring excellent customer service skills. I demonstrated multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables and orders, while also building problem-solving skills by handling customer complaints and resolving issues. I also managed to work effectively in a team environment by supporting colleagues during busy periods.

Leadership

  • President of local Rotary club
  • Led humanitarian projects and fundraising initiatives for 4 consecutive years.
  • Role included taking charge of humanitarian projects, such as food donation drives for local orphanages and animal shelters, further duties included conducting environmental cleanups, as well as raising funds to participate in the Santa Drive initiative that was based on providing Christmas presents to local disadvantaged kids.

Timeline

Events Floor Manager/Supervisor

Hire Levels(Cavalli Wine Estate, Laborie Wine Estate)
06.2025 - Current

Hostess (Part-time)

Diens Hospitality
06.2025 - 12.2025

Waitress (part-time)

Hire Levels (Cavalli Wine Estate,Laborie Wine Estate)
12.2023 - 12.2025

Waitress and Bartender

Mi-Casa
03.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Brand Manager

Born-Rite Projects Pty
01.2019 - 01.2021

TEFL Certificate - undefined

World Tesol Academy

Bachelor of Social Science - Organizational Psychology and Political and International Sciences

Rhodes University

National Senior Certificate - Bachelors pass

Hottentots Holland Highschool
Lynn Trish MatewuFloor Manager/Supervisor