Maisylin Karekwaivanane
Benoni
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Catering Manager with strengths in menu planning and stock control. Manages full contract administration and reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial processes. Delivers exceptional client service through regular account management and invoicing, fostering strong relationships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Catering Manager
Tsebo
11.2024 - Current
- Managed full contract administration and reported directly to Direct Manager, ensuring compliance and timely updates.
- Plan weekly operational menu & function menus.
- Manage stock control, ordering, recieving and stock takes.
- Processed P-card purchases and reconciled expenses to maintain accurate financial records.
- Generate accurate client invoices and update rcords using Travel IT.
- Maintained client statements and ensured all accounts were up to date, facilitating smooth financial operations.
Junior Bookkeeper
TJ Roots
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Managed all accounting functions using Sage
- Ensured proper documentation and tracking of supplier invoices.
- Issued client invoices and updated statements to ensure timely billing and accurate financial records
- Conducted monthly bank and cash reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and identify discrepancies
- Assisted operations team and chefs menu and function costings to determine correct selling prices.
- Prepared monthly management reports: Sales, Costs and the profits & loss statements.
- Built & maintaied strong client relationshios, held monthly meetings to review accouns, payment dates and statement
Assistant Catering Manager
TJ Roots
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Oversaw daily operations and managed back-office administrative systems to ensure smooth functioning.
- Processed card loading & recorded all income & expenses accurately.
- Calculated staff working hours and processed leave applications to maintain accurate payroll records.
- Ordered stock, managed inventory, and controlled costs to optimise resource availability.
- Oversaw petty cash handling to maintain precise financial records.
- Closely oversaw food prep to ensure chefs created food on time and to customer's required standards.
Cashier
TJ Roots
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Processed cash, credit card, and voucher payments, maintaining accurate financial records.
Education
NQF Level - 5 - Higher Certificate in business management
Eduvos
Midrand, GP01-2022
Highest Grade Passed - Matric
Gekombineerede Skool Noorderlig
Crystal Park Benoni01-2012
Skills
- Menu planning
- Stock control
- Food safety management
- Client invoicing
- Cash management
- Expense management
- Sage & Travel IT systems
- Strong excel skills
- Client account liaison
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Assistant Catering Manager
Tsebo
11.2024 - Current
Junior Bookkeeper
TJ Roots
11.2021 - 11.2024
Assistant Catering Manager
TJ Roots
10.2017 - 11.2021
Cashier
TJ Roots
02.2016 - 10.2017
NQF Level - 5 - Higher Certificate in business management
Eduvos
Highest Grade Passed - Matric
Gekombineerede Skool Noorderlig