Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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Thebe Tone

Thebe Tone

Chef
Rustenburg
The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost

Summary

Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.

10 years of comprehensive experience working in fine dining food service industry. Adept at strictly monitoring kitchen activities and meeting health code standards. Strong organizational, leadership and management skills.

Proficient Sous Chef highly competent at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success in handling challenges. 15 year background in high-end restaurant industry.

Great interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Neat and always presentable.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Head Chef

TOMJACHU
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.

Senior Chef De Partie

Palala Game Lodge
Lephalale
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Produced innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Senior Chef De Partie

Tshukudu Bush Lodge (Pilanesburg Nature Reserve)
Rustenburg
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Produced innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
  • Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Senior Chef De Partie

Xhombana Bush Lodge
12.2013 - 12.2014
  • Produced innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
  • Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Junior Chef De Partie

Tau Game Lodge
08.2009 - 12.2012
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Breakfast Chef

Tau Game Lodge
12.2008 - 07.2009
  • Practiced safe food methods to avoid disease and prevent food poisoning.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
  • Cooked specialty quiches, challah French toast and omelets for breakfast buffet.

Staff Canteen Chef

Tau Game Lodge
03.2007 - 11.2007
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.

Education

Grade 12 - Setswana, English, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography,

Dr Moreosele High School, South Africa
01.2001 - 12.2005

Skills

Signature dish creation

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Additional Information

REFERENCES


STANBURG SAFARI (Koster)

Jacqueline Burger

Manager

083 253 2739


TOMJACHU

DR Spice

Manager

064 950 1352


PALALA GAME LODGE

Cindy Wilson

Manager

082 302 1200


XHOMBANA BUSH LODGE

Robert

Manager

068 295 6140


TAU GAME LODGE

John Kemp

Executive Chef

018 365 9027


Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Head Chef - TOMJACHU
12.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Chef De Partie - Palala Game Lodge
01.2018 - 07.2018
Senior Chef De Partie - Tshukudu Bush Lodge (Pilanesburg Nature Reserve)
05.2015 - 07.2016
Senior Chef De Partie - Xhombana Bush Lodge
12.2013 - 12.2014
Junior Chef De Partie - Tau Game Lodge
08.2009 - 12.2012
Breakfast Chef - Tau Game Lodge
12.2008 - 07.2009
Staff Canteen Chef - Tau Game Lodge
03.2007 - 11.2007
Dr Moreosele High School - Grade 12, Setswana, English, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography,
01.2001 - 12.2005
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