Sandiso Dlamini
buffet steward
Johannesburg
Summary
Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, sanitizing dishes and collecting trash to boost kitchen efficiency. Trained in different kitchen positions and skilled at providing top-notch coverage for any role. Dedicated to maintaining full stocks of clean dishes and utensils to meet expected customer needs. Safety- and team-oriented with organized and efficient approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Seek challenging new role with opportunity to advance in fast-paced kitchen environment. Motivated kitchen worker ready to build foundation in food service. Eager to learn all kitchen roles and contribute to team success. Dependable, reliable and hardworking with basic cleaning, sanitizing, and stock management skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwaher
Capellos
06.2023 - Current
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within kitchen area, contributing to overall sanitary work environment.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Ensured consistent cleanliness by adhering to strict sanitation procedures for all dishes, utensils, and equipment.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
Junior Waiter
Toby's Restaurant
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed strong multitasking skills by simultaneously attending to several tables of diners.
- Reduced order errors through diligent attention to detail when taking orders and communicating with kitchen staff.
- Displayed flexibility by adjusting work schedules as needed to accommodate needs of business, including working weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- Streamlined table turnover by quickly clearing dishes and resetting tables for incoming guests.
- Built rapport with regular customers, fostering a welcoming atmosphere and increasing repeat business.
Education
Certficate - Hospitality Management Studies
International Hospitality Institute
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Hunan University of Technology
Hunan Province, China 04.2001 -
Skills
Fluent in Chinese Mandarin
Strong Work Ethic
Supply Restocking
Efficient cleaning
Punctuality
Dishwasher Operation
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Advanced (C1)
fitness, reading and listening to music
love keeping in shape and using fitness as a gateway drug to be efficient and dedicated to any tasks at hand
Timeline
Dishwaher
Capellos
06.2023 - Current
Junior Waiter
Toby's Restaurant
01.2019 - 06.2020
Certficate - Hospitality Management Studies
International Hospitality Institute
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Hunan University of Technology
04.2001 -
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