Steven Maresch
Hospitality Professional
Cape Town,Tamboerskloof
Summary
Attentive business management professional with demonstrated success in conceiving, developing and implementing brand-new businesses.
Recognized as one of South Africa’s leaders in his field, Steven Maresch has received multiple awards for his restaurant, The Local Grill. Since established 20+ years ago, he steadily grew the eatery to a 5-strong chain of restaurants. Earning rave reviews and accumulating frequent awards for ‘Best Steakhouse(8 years consecutively) in South Africa’,
Steven, then opened BoVine, Camps Bay and has recently exited the partnership to pursue new challenges in hospitality and make a difference where his unbounded energy and knowledge can be put to use.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Proprietor
Maresch Consultants
01.2008 - Current
- Coached staff to achieve aggressive business goals.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Cultivated a positive work environment promoting teamwork.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing the business..
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Established effective communication channels within organization.
Co-owner and Managing Director
Camps Bay Kitchens (PTY) LTD T/A BOVINE WINE AND GRILLHOUSE
01.2021 - 01.2024
Founder, Owner and Managing Director
The Local Grill (PTY) LTD
Johannesburg
01.2000 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan.
- Built relationships with key stakeholders in industry associations to promote The Local Grill's visibility.
- Provided leadership support.
- Managed day-to-day activities within the organization.
- Recruited, trained and mentored staff members to ensure that operational goals were met or exceeded.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, customer service and finance.
- Responded personally to customer complaints.
- Implemented process changes aimed at increasing efficiency.
- Represented restaurant industry at events and conferences.
- Oversaw development of products or services offerings.
- Negotiated high-level contracts with global sponsors.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success.
- Managed overall operations, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
ML Sultan Technikon
10-1989
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
IMI Switzerland
MmabathoAssociate of Arts - Architecture
University of Johannesburg
Architectural Draughtsmanship 02.1995 - 11.1996
Skills
- Design - ergonomics
- Concept development and management
- Operational performance specialist
- Staff coaching and mentorship
- Team building and life coaching
- Motivation and integrative leadership
- Guest experience coaching
- Brand partnerships & Sponsorship management
- Activations
- Establishing service levels and service excellence through coaching
- Customer Relationship Management
- Networking skills
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
Identity
6611185028089
Driver License
08
Language
English, Afrikaans
Availability
immediate (subject to current projects), flexible, can work remotely.
Personal Information
Citizenship: South African
Accomplishments
Best steakhouse:
3 X The Wolftrap Best Steakhouse, National
5 X Mercedes Benz Eat Out Best Steakhouse, National
Trip Advisor Top 10 Johannesburg 9 years
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Co-owner and Managing Director
Camps Bay Kitchens (PTY) LTD T/A BOVINE WINE AND GRILLHOUSE
01.2021 - 01.2024
Proprietor
Maresch Consultants
01.2008 - Current
Founder, Owner and Managing Director
The Local Grill (PTY) LTD
01.2000 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Architecture
University of Johannesburg
02.1995 - 11.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management
ML Sultan Technikon
Bachelor of Science - Hotel Management
IMI Switzerland
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