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Odwa Jan

Lodge Manager
King Williams town

Summary

I am a 37-year-old ambitious male who is prepared to achieve the desired goals of the Job description. I am a hard worker, self-motivated, goal-oriented individual who is always looking for a challenge to enhance my skills. I am highly professional, dedicated and determined. I have a lovely energy and I follow up promptly and efficiently always maintaining a highly professional mannerism. I am available immediately and willing to relocate.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lodge Manager

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily lodge operations efficiently
  • Welcomed and oriented guests upon arrival
  • Placed orders for F&B, kitchen, and housekeeping supplies
  • Monitored and addressed stock take variances
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Hosted guests during evening dinners
  • Maintained adequate stock levels for F&B and kitchen
  • Oversaw maintenance of company and game drive vehicles
  • Captured timesheets
  • Conducted morning meetings to review arrivals and dietary needs
  • Responded to guest reviews professionally

Guest relations officer / Duty Manager

Shamwari Private Game Reserve
11.2019 - Current
  • Managing front of house operations
  • Overseeing staff
  • Handling queries and complaint
  • Guest interaction
  • Assist with site inspections
  • Manage the entire service operation of the restaurant
  • Create and maintain relationship with guests in the restaurant
  • Daily meetings and handovers with staff
  • Maintain and achieve restaurant targets
  • Manage the daily activities of the Housekeeping department to include appropriate cleaning of all offices, concourses, seating areas, washrooms, restaurants, concession stands, suites, and all public spaces
  • Meet and greet guests after activities
  • Room checks and oversee housekeeping
  • Meal set up and service in dining area or bush
  • Liaison with reservations department
  • Check-in/out of guests, POS recordings, invoicing, and bill settlement
  • Follow up on guest feedback and TripAdvisor reviews

Day Safari Manager/ Duty Manager

Pumba Private Game Reserve
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managing front of house operations
  • Overseeing staff
  • Handling queries and complaint
  • Guest interaction
  • Assist with site inspections
  • Manage the entire service operation of the restaurant
  • Create and maintain relationship with guests in the restaurant
  • Daily meetings and handovers with staff
  • Maintain and achieve restaurant targets
  • Manage the daily activities of the Housekeeping department to include appropriate cleaning of all offices, concourses, seating areas, washrooms, restaurants, concession stands, suites, and all public spaces
  • Meet and greet guests after activities
  • Room checks and oversee housekeeping
  • Meal set up and service in dining area or bush
  • Liaison with reservations department
  • Check-in/out of guests, POS recordings, invoicing, and bill settlement
  • Follow up on guest feedback and TripAdvisor reviews

Senior Duty Manager

Amakhala Game Reserve
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Overseeing Breakfast setup, presentation, and service
  • Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the hotel
  • Supervise housekeeping staff and direct their daily duties
  • Assist in taking bookings via email, telephone, and walk-ins
  • Guest check ins and check outs
  • Invoicing and quoting
  • Petty Cash
  • Checking 20 + rooms daily
  • Arranging transport for guests
  • Basic maintenance skills
  • Stock control
  • Acting as manager on duty in the absence of the General Manager

Guest relations officer / Duty Manager

Shamwari Private Game Reserve
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Managing front of house operations
  • Overseeing staff
  • Handling queries and complaint
  • Guest interaction
  • Assist with site inspections
  • Manage the entire service operation of the restaurant
  • Create and maintain relationship with guests in the restaurant
  • Daily meetings and handovers with staff
  • Maintain and achieve restaurant targets
  • Manage the daily activities of the Housekeeping department to include appropriate cleaning of all offices, concourses, seating areas, washrooms, restaurants, concession stands, suites, and all public spaces
  • Meet and greet guests after activities
  • Room checks and oversee housekeeping
  • Meal set up and service in dining area or bush
  • Liaison with reservations department
  • Check-in/out of guests, POS recordings, invoicing, and bill settlement
  • Follow up on guest feedback and TripAdvisor reviews

Bar Manager

Mortel Hotel
01.2016 - 03.2019
  • Attend frequent meetings with owners
  • Source and train staff to best fit the bar's needs
  • Schedule staff in an efficient manner to best cover the demands of the customers
  • Communicate with vendors to assure the appropriate number of products are on hand for the forecasted demand
  • Resolve all staff conflicts swiftly and properly
  • Assure all transactions and banking are conducted with no variance

Bar supervisor

Princess cruise lines
03.2014 - 10.2015
  • Supervising smooth running of the bars
  • Ensure all venues open on time and that they are ready for business
  • Ensure excellent front of house service, allocate and support staff throughout the shift to maintain speed of service and cleanliness of venue
  • Keeping staff busy and productive always
  • Ensure staff meet the standards of the bars, addressing and correcting bad practice where need be
  • Maintaining back of house and cellars to a high standard
  • Liaising on shift with Head Chef to resolve problems and ensure great service
  • Complete daily paperwork to ensure the safe run\staff
  • Assist in induction days as required
  • Monitor new staff and allocate “shadows” for their first few shifts
  • Report back to the managers any areas where refresher training may be needed
  • Help coach and bring staff through
  • Brief staff at the beginning of the night and debrief at the end
  • Tills To follow all Till and Cashing up procedures and ensure all staff are following these correctly
  • Detailed check of deliveries for accuracy and quality of product
  • Ensuring stock is received and secured in cellars on delivery
  • Ensure stock rotation is applied when storing deliveries and that the correct storage method is applied to each product
  • Display stock levels monitored throughout your and replenished as required
  • Recording any wastage

Bartender

Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Alta Badia Restaurants
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Mixing beverages using an extensive range of ingredients including liquor, bitters, soda, water, sugar, and fruits
  • Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail
  • Satisfying patron requests in a timely manner
  • Assessing customer preferences and making drink recommendations
  • Providing a positive and friendly guest experience by interacting with patrons
  • Collecting money for drinks served and providing change as needed
  • Checking identification to verify legal age requirements for all customers
  • Balancing cash receipts
  • Keeping a well-stocked bar with an adequate supply of liquor, beer, wine, mixers, ice, napkins, straws, glassware, and other accessories
  • Cleaning the bar, tables, chairs, and work area to maintain a sanitary environment

Bar supervisor

Rotana Hotel and Resorts
01.2011 - 02.2013
  • Works closely with the assistant managers, manager, and chef to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments
  • Assists the F&B Manager with regular on the job training to maintain and improve service standards
  • Assists the Bar Manager with regular on the job training to maintain and improve the standards of service
  • Provides accurate paperwork for individual locations
  • Work with management to market drink specials
  • Develops and executes events
  • Responsible for assigned shift, assisting in overall management

Bartender

River Club Restaurant
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
  • Interact with customers, take orders, and serve snacks and drinks
  • Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
  • Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
  • Plan and present bar menu
  • Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
  • Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
  • Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience

Education

Certificate - Computer Literacy

Accord Business Academy
01.2007 - 01.2008

Diploma - Computer information technology

ADM
01.2008 - 01.2009

Matric - undefined

John Bisseker High School
01.2006 - 01.2006

Skills

Time management

References

Monde, Magxwalisa, Lodge Manager, 0788869075, Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Interests

Reading, hiking, Camping, Traveling, Socializing with peers

Timeline

Lodge Manager

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
01.2024 - Current

Day Safari Manager/ Duty Manager

Pumba Private Game Reserve
02.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Duty Manager

Amakhala Game Reserve
12.2020 - 11.2021

Guest relations officer / Duty Manager

Shamwari Private Game Reserve
11.2019 - Current

Guest relations officer / Duty Manager

Shamwari Private Game Reserve
11.2019 - 08.2020

Bar Manager

Mortel Hotel
01.2016 - 03.2019

Bar supervisor

Princess cruise lines
03.2014 - 10.2015

Bartender

Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Alta Badia Restaurants
03.2013 - 03.2014

Bar supervisor

Rotana Hotel and Resorts
01.2011 - 02.2013

Bartender

River Club Restaurant
01.2009 - 12.2010

Diploma - Computer information technology

ADM
01.2008 - 01.2009

Certificate - Computer Literacy

Accord Business Academy
01.2007 - 01.2008

Matric - undefined

John Bisseker High School
01.2006 - 01.2006
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