RONALD L. ZONDO
Soweto
Summary
Head Chef leading kitchen service for 150+ meals and 100+ orders per shift, reducing wait times by 45 minutes, food preparation, food safety protocols, and team coordination of 10+ staff per shift across hospitality settings. Balances menu execution, pace, and quality standards while keeping service moving during busy shifts. Brings front-of-house awareness from bartending experience, strengthening communication between the kitchen and the bar.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
ZAR Lounge@RADISSON
02.2009 - 03.2012
- Handle $[number] in cash transactions accurately and balance the till at shift close.
- Serve [number] customers per shift while maintaining a fast, attentive bar experience.
- Mix and serve beverages to standard while keeping service organized during busy periods.
- Monitor stock levels, restock the bar, and support stock control to avoid service gaps.
- Follow food safety protocols and HACCP compliance standards when handling drinks and bar equipment.
- Coordinate opening and closing tasks with the team to keep the bar ready for each shift.
- Resolve guest issues calmly, support conflict resolution, and maintain a professional atmosphere.
Head Chef
Covers Foods
02.2006 - 01.2009
- Maintain [number]% food safety compliance through clean workstations, proper storage, and daily kitchen checks.
- Prepare [number] dishes per service while maintaining consistent presentation, timing, and kitchen flow.
- Supervise daily kitchen operations, coordinate staff scheduling, and support smooth shift handovers.
- Oversee stock control, monitor ingredient levels, and reduce waste through accurate ordering and storage.
- Guide menu engineering, uphold quality control, and adapt dishes to customer preferences and service demands.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management
UNISA
11-2027
Renewable Energy Skills Programme - Solar Installation and Electricity
EASTC Technocentric Varsity
03-2026
Business Management - Renewable Energy
EASTC Technocentric Varsity
10-2025
Higher Certificate - Economic and Management Sciences
UNISA
06-2025
Skills
Food safety protocols
Kitchen supervision
Stock control
Staff scheduling
Quality control
HACCP compliance
Food costing
Menu engineering
Supplier negotiation
Customer service
Shift coordination
Team supervision
Cash handling
Conflict resolution
Banquet operations
Event setup coordination
Roster planning
Loss prevention procedures
Access control procedures
Incident reporting
Emergency evacuation procedures
Security patrol procedures
Interests
Reading
Watching Football
Travelling
Going to church
Listening to music
Visiting the Game parks
Cooking
Weight Lifting
Running
Vocational Qualifications
- Patchwork College, Professional Chef, 2005-11-23
- Alfa Zulu Security Training Center, Grade B in Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA), 2009-08-07
- Pubedu Trading, Cleaning Services, 2019-12-13
- EASTC Technocentric Varsity, Business Management, 2025-12-31
- EASTC Technocentric Varsity, Renewable Energy (Solar Installation) and Electricity, 2026-12-31
Spoken Languages
- English
- IsiZulu
- Sepedi
- Venda
- Tswana
- Xhosa
- Tsonga
- Sotho
Written Languages
- IsiZulu
- English
- Sepedi
- Xhosa
Timeline
Bartender
ZAR Lounge@RADISSON
02.2009 - 03.2012
Head Chef
Covers Foods
02.2006 - 01.2009
Higher Certificate - Economic and Management Sciences
UNISA
Business Management - Renewable Energy
EASTC Technocentric Varsity
Renewable Energy Skills Programme - Solar Installation and Electricity
EASTC Technocentric Varsity
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Management
UNISA