THABO DLAMINI
ARCADIA
Summary
Restaurant Manager with over 6 years of experience providing Restaurant management to over 30 staff members. I possess strong multi-tasking skills, with the ability to simultaneously manage several projects and schedules. Excellent public-facing point person for clients, customers, vendors and equipment and service providers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Waiter
The View Lifestyle
Pretoria
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised bar operations to uphold service standards, overseeing daily stock ordering, counting, and recording.
- Managed inventory control to minimise waste and maintain optimal stock levels.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Resolved customer complaints to ensure seamless service for guests.
MANAGER/ WAITOR
COFI CENTURION
Pretoria
09.2018 - 03.2025
- Served food and beverages professionally, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Checked in with customers to confirm enjoyment of meals and addressed any issues promptly.
- Arranged and cleaned tables and service areas in preparation for dining guests.
Kitchen Supervisor/ Kitchen manager
Turn n Tender Loftus
Pretoria
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Organised restaurant functions and oversaw daily operations to ensure seamless service delivery
- Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
- Set up kitchen with essential cooking utensils and equipment to optimise food preparation
- Cook food in a timely manner.
- Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
- Inform wait staff about daily specials.
- Ensured appealing plate presentation to enhance diners' experience
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene and safety in compliance with regulations.
Manager/ Waitor/Chef
House of Melanri Guest House
Pretoria
01.2010 - 03.2015
- Cooked breakfast, lunch and dinners for guests.
- Served guests food and drinks.
- Planned daily menus and making sure dietary requirements are followed while also articulating health and safety regulations.
- Supervise daily cleaning and setup of the establishment
Education
GRADE 12 -
MAZIZINI HIGH SCHOOL
Durban, KZN01-2001
Skills
- Inventory management
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Organisational skills
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Making food and kitchen supervision
- Bar supervision
- Food safety
- Customer relationship management
Custom
Code 14 (EC)
Timeline
Manager/Waiter
The View Lifestyle
07.2025 - Current
MANAGER/ WAITOR
COFI CENTURION
09.2018 - 03.2025
Kitchen Supervisor/ Kitchen manager
Turn n Tender Loftus
09.2016 - 09.2018
Manager/ Waitor/Chef
House of Melanri Guest House
01.2010 - 03.2015
GRADE 12 -
MAZIZINI HIGH SCHOOL