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Thabang Paul Mbatha

Thabang Paul Mbatha

Pretoria

Summary

Hardworking Waiter with 4 years of experience and solid background in food service field. Highly skilled at meeting needs of diverse customers while keeping calm and maintaining professionalism. History of delivering speedy service while working on feet for long periods of time and training incoming staff.

I am self-motivated and dependable proficient in assisting guests with reservations, takeout orders and general inquiries. Career history achieving high performance with minimal supervision. Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments. Motivated waiter with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Waiter

Christopher (Manager) 0734233846 Falcon Peak Spur
06.2016 - 02.2019
  • Delivered food from kitchen, fulfilling additional requests to maximize guest satisfaction.
  • Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.

Pipefitter Assistance

Siyabonga Ntuli 0731119575( Supervisor) At Sasol (KENZ Construction)
08.2012 - 05.2014
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Completed general labour tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
  • Made about 100k of sales in one month during December.2017
  • Also topped all the waiters top ups and extras, selling 500 sauces in one month.

Education

Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

University of Pretoria
Hatfield Pretoria
02.2024

No Degree - Completed Ready For Work Course (all Four Parts)

University of Pretoria
Gauteng
03.2023

GED -

Erasmus Monareng
East Rand
12.2009

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Table Setting Arrangements
  • Dining Room Organization
  • Cash Handling
  • Menu Knowledge
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Sales Techniques
  • High-volume dining
  • Seating assignment preparation
  • Relationship management
  • Phone Inquiries
  • Quality Control
  • Accurate Money Handling
  • Food Spoilage Prevention

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Isizulu
Proficient
C2
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Accomplishments

  • Awarded "Outstanding Employee" in 2017
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Realized an ongoing effort to boost revenue while reducing costs.
  • Led team to achieve 2 million rand sales in one one month, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.

Affiliations

  • Association for Computing Machinery
  • American Marketing Association
  • Society of Human Resource Management
  • Project Management Institute
  • National Association of Social Workers

Additional Information

I am currently part-time self-employed, selling women's shoes and handbags. This is a new entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to making a difference in my family's financial situation.

Starting a business is never easy, but it takes a lot of hard work and determination to succeed. I believe that I have what it takes to grow my small business and achieve my goals.

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Waiter

Christopher (Manager) 0734233846 Falcon Peak Spur
06.2016 - 02.2019

Pipefitter Assistance

Siyabonga Ntuli 0731119575( Supervisor) At Sasol (KENZ Construction)
08.2012 - 05.2014

Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

University of Pretoria

No Degree - Completed Ready For Work Course (all Four Parts)

University of Pretoria

GED -

Erasmus Monareng
Thabang Paul Mbatha