TSHIBANGU GIRESSE
CHEF
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level SENIOR CHEF position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Chef De Partie
FOXCROFT
12.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Head Chef
GEORGE GRILL HOUSE
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure seamless service during high-volume periods, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
Chef De Partie
FOXCROFT RESTAURANT
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
LIME TREE
CHEF DE PARTIE
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Coordinated with other referees to execute smooth and consistent
Education
CERTIFICAT - PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUE
MARITINE SAFETY TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
CERTIFICAT - MEDICAL FIRST AID INCLUSIVE OF ELEMENTARY FIRST AI
MARITIME SAFETY TRAINING ANDDEVELOPMENT
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
CERTIFICAT - FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING
NORTHLINK COLLEGE,BELHAR CAMPUS
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
LUMUMBA COLLEGE
DRCONGO 04.2001 -
Skills
Restaurant Operations
Team Training
Food inventories
Plating
Recipe Development
Staff Supervision
Safety Management
ChefTec
Professionalism
Food plating and presentation
Fine-dining expertise
Knife Skills
Accomplishments
- Created complete GEORGE GRILL HOUSE restaurant menu alongside executive chef.
Timeline
Senior Chef De Partie
FOXCROFT
12.2023 - Current
Head Chef
GEORGE GRILL HOUSE
09.2021 - 11.2023
Chef De Partie
FOXCROFT RESTAURANT
01.2016 - 03.2020
LIME TREE
CHEF DE PARTIE
01.2014 - 11.2015
CERTIFICAT - PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUE
MARITINE SAFETY TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
04.2001 -
CERTIFICAT - MEDICAL FIRST AID INCLUSIVE OF ELEMENTARY FIRST AI
MARITIME SAFETY TRAINING ANDDEVELOPMENT
04.2001 -
CERTIFICAT - FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE FIGHTING
NORTHLINK COLLEGE,BELHAR CAMPUS
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
LUMUMBA COLLEGE
04.2001 -