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MIRRIAM MANYATHELA
CHEF
Phalaborwa,LP
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 6 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chef
Bosola Catering and Projects
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
Waitress
Catering Services
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
Chef
Mosate Hotel School
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Junior Chef
Bushveld Terrace Hotel (4 Star)
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed inventory efficiently, reducing food waste and maximizing cost savings for the restaurant.
- Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on priorities within a fast-paced setting.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes, techniques, and equipment changes within the kitchen environment.
AuPair
AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Substitute Teacher
Grace Church
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Waitress, Chef Assistant and Bartender
Cajori Hotel (3 Star)
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Chef and Manager
Mbuthela Catering
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Developed signature dish that became bestseller, combining innovative flavors with classic techniques.
Education
Certificate - Professional Cookery
Mosate Hotel School
Phalaborwa, South Africa 10-2024
Certificate - Teaching English As A First Language
Bridge Education Group
Denver, Colorado 06-2022
Certificate - Tourism
Mopani South East TVET College
Phalaborwa, South Africa 04-2019
High School Diploma -
Frans Du Toit High School
Phalaborwa, South Africa 12-2015
Skills
Cost control
Knife skills
Sauce preparation
Attention to detail
Seafood preparation
Made-to-order meals
Customer service
Pasta making
Reference
- CEO, Head Chef and Manager Regina Rapatsa
+27 74-617-0550
- Head Chef Adriaan Joubert
+27 76-736-8547
- Head Chef and Lecturer Lesley Mogano
+27 79-678-7196
- Doctor Anne J. West
+1 520-977-3001
- Head Chef Nompumelelo R. Manzini
+27 82-073-7009
Interests
Cooking
Reading
Timeline
Waitress
Catering Services
07.2025 - 09.2025
Chef
Bosola Catering and Projects
01.2025 - Current
Chef
Mosate Hotel School
11.2024 - 08.2025
Junior Chef
Bushveld Terrace Hotel (4 Star)
04.2024 - 10.2024
AuPair
AuPairCare Live-In Childcare
12.2020 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
Grace Church
08.2020 - 12.2021
Waitress, Chef Assistant and Bartender
Cajori Hotel (3 Star)
07.2016 - 06.2018
Chef and Manager
Mbuthela Catering
06.2012 - 03.2014
Certificate - Professional Cookery
Mosate Hotel School
Certificate - Teaching English As A First Language
Bridge Education Group
Certificate - Tourism
Mopani South East TVET College
High School Diploma -
Frans Du Toit High School