Thabani Ncube
Food & Beverage Manager
Krugersdorp,Gauteng
Summary
Results-driven Hospitality Specialist with expertise in food and beverage operations, customer service, and team management. Proven track record of delivering exceptional guest experiences while driving profitability. Skilled in operational management, menu planning, financial acumen, and leadership.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Recreation Africa Leisure Industry
01.2022
- Misty Hills Hotel at Carnivore restaurant (5 stars)
Back of House & Front of House Manager
Running Waters, Spur Steak Ranches
10.2013
Assistance Banqueting Manager
Misty Hills Hotel
01.2025 - 05.2026
Food and Beverage Relief Manager
Misty Hills Hotel
01.2023 - 05.2026
Food & Beverage Manager and stand in Operations manager
Bothongo Group BBH Lanseria
01.2022 - 01.2025
Restaurant Manager
Thatch Cafe' and Okavango Deck
05.2019 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
Neck and Deck Restaurant
05.2016 - 01.2019
Stock Controller
11.2014 - 04.2016
Education
Certificate - Back and Front of House Management, Opening procedure and complaints handling
Spur Steak Ranches Training Academy
Gauteng 2013
Certificate - Food & Beverages Management
IntecCollege
01-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Expert Level)
- Pilot
- PowerPoint
- Ultisales
- Online Bookings (Bookingcom)
- Budget Control and Management
- Forecasting and Financial Planning
- Cost Control and Profitability analysis
- Food and Wine Knowledge
- Menu Planning and Development
- Cold Chain Management
- Procurement expert
- Lodge Maintenance and Up keep
- Customer concierge
- Team Management and Leadership
- Staff Training and Development
- Performance Management and Motivation
- Restaurant Operations
- Lodge management
- Stock Control and Inventory
- POS Systems (Micros/Pilot)
- Staff Scheduling/training
- Guest Service Excellence
- Driving Sales and Revenue growth
- Complaint handling and resolution
Food service background
Accomplishments
- Over 900+ successful large corporate year end functions
- 2022-2025 Hosted High Profile Events/Music festivals including: The Sunday Roast (Until Until), (Ph)ola JHB, RedBull Summer Vibes, Brand Activations and secret location events
Custom Section
Microsoft Excel (Expert Level), Pilot, PowerPoint, Ultisales, Online Bookings (Booking.com), Budget Control and Management, Forecasting and Financial Planning, Cost Control and Profitability analysis, Food and Wine Knowledge, Menu Planning and Development, Cold Chain Management, Procurement expert, Lodge Maintenance and Upkeep, Team Management and Leadership, Staff Training and Development, Performance Management and Motivation, Restaurant Operations, Lodge management, Stock Control and Inventory, POS Systems (Micros/Pilot), Staff Scheduling/training, Guest Service Excellence, Driving Sales and Revenue growth, Complaint handling and resolution
Awards
- SARA Nominee Best family restaurant, 2024
- RASA Award best family Restaurant, 2023
- RASA Award best Creative Restaurant space
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
A1
Timeline
Assistance Banqueting Manager
Misty Hills Hotel
01.2025 - 05.2026
Food and Beverage Relief Manager
Misty Hills Hotel
01.2023 - 05.2026
Restaurant Manager
Recreation Africa Leisure Industry
01.2022
Food & Beverage Manager and stand in Operations manager
Bothongo Group BBH Lanseria
01.2022 - 01.2025
Restaurant Manager
Thatch Cafe' and Okavango Deck
05.2019 - 02.2022
Assistant Manager
Neck and Deck Restaurant
05.2016 - 01.2019
Stock Controller
11.2014 - 04.2016
Back of House & Front of House Manager
Running Waters, Spur Steak Ranches
10.2013
Certificate - Back and Front of House Management, Opening procedure and complaints handling
Spur Steak Ranches Training Academy
Certificate - Food & Beverages Management
IntecCollege