Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Nigel Ashley Thebe

Waiter / Server
Johannesburg
Nigel Ashley Thebe

Summary

Dynamic and accomplished hospitality professional with proven expertise in food and wine pairing and exceptional communication skills, honed at PROTEA HOTEL WANDERERS and Salushi Restaurant. Achieved 98% on-time beverage service and significantly enhanced guest dining experiences through meticulous attention to detail and effective problem-solving. Adept at collaborating with teams to deliver unparalleled service.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work History

PROTEA HOTEL WANDERERS (4 STAR), Johannesburg

Hotel Waiter / Host
2022.01 - 2023.12 (1 year & 11 months)

Job overview

  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues effectively to maintain positive relationships with patrons.
  • Maintained clean and organized table settings, ensuring 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.
  • Managed over 50 customer calls per day and increased sales by 10%.

Salushi Restaurant

Waiter / Snack Attendant
2017.01 - 2021.12 (4 years & 11 months)

Job overview

•Welcomed customers and took reservations.

•Ensured all guests received prompt and professional customer service.

•Participated in creation of specialty and seasonal offerings.

•Trained 6 plus new servers that were not familiar with Exotic cuisine.

•Memorized whole list of over 22 drinks, including wines, cocktails and hard liquor.

•Refined my multitasking skills by covering 3 to 6 tables at a time.

•Served over 20 V.I.P. customers on average per day during high season.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA) Johannesburg, South Africa.

J.D. from Criminal Law, International Law Etc
2021.07 - Current (3 years & 2 months)

University Overview

ALISON ONLINE

No Degree from Food Safety And Hygiene in The Catering Industry
2024.09 - 2024.09

University Overview

ALISON ONLINE COURSES ONLINE

No Degree from Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
2024.09 - 2024.09

University Overview

ALISON ONLINE

No Degree from Elements of Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
2024.09 - 2024.09

University Overview

ROBIN HOOD COLLEGE Johannesburg, South Africa

High School Diploma
2008.01 - 2009.12 (1 year & 11 months)

University Overview

Skills

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    Trained 6+ New Servers in Exotic Cuisine.

    Won Several Employee of the Month Accolades at both Salushi & Protea Hotel.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Certification

ALISON Hospitality Certificates

Timeline

ALISON
No Degree from Food Safety And Hygiene in The Catering Industry
2024.09 - 2024.09
ALISON ONLINE COURSES
No Degree from Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
2024.09 - 2024.09
ALISON
No Degree from Elements of Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
2024.09 - 2024.09

ALISON Hospitality Certificates

2024-09
Hotel Waiter / Host
PROTEA HOTEL WANDERERS (4 STAR)
2022.01 - 2023.12 (1 year & 11 months)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
J.D. from Criminal Law, International Law Etc
2021.07 - Current (3 years & 2 months)
Waiter / Snack Attendant
Salushi Restaurant
2017.01 - 2021.12 (4 years & 11 months)
ROBIN HOOD COLLEGE
High School Diploma
2008.01 - 2009.12 (1 year & 11 months)
Nigel Ashley ThebeWaiter / Server