Tsholofelo Mphasane
Chef
9570 Olievenhoutbosch Pretoria
Summary
Proven Chef at Melody Guest House, adept in menu planning and food preparation safety, enhanced kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction through innovative culinary skills and effective communication. Excelled in employee training, achieving significant repeat business. Demonstrates responsible and organized management, ensuring high standards in both culinary and hospitality services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Melody Guest House
Centurion
01.2022 - Current
- peontinually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator and Placed orders to restock items.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Ensuring that all the Grill, stove,oven, and equipments are cleaned after every shift.
- Managing the admin for the business
- Handling of housekeeping as to checking that all the rooms are properly cleaned.
- Stock counting for both the kitchen and housekeeping.
Sales Promoter
Glow Promotion
Johannesburg
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Increased customer interest by conducting engaging product demonstrations and providing detailed information on features and benefits.
- Identified interest in customers by explaining products and services and initiating conversations.
- Distributed product samples to potential customers to try offerings before committing to purchasing.
- Provided coupons, product samples and informational brochures to customers.
- Recorded quantities of sample and coupon distribution to estimate productivity and sales.
Bar Lady
Colomeia Portuguese Restaurant
Vanderbijl Park
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Revitalized living spaces with thorough dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and polishing tasks.
- Increased repeat business by providing excellent customer service.
- Managing the restaurant on regular basis.
- Stock control
Education
Diploma - Hospitality And Catering Services
Tshwane South College
Centurion 03.2023
National Certificate - Professional Cookery
Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust
Mpumalanga 02.2018
Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Suiderlig Hoerskool
Vanderbijl Park01.2016
Skills
Effective communication
Recipes and menu planning
Responsible and accountable
Organized, always plans ahead
Equipment Maintenance and sanitation
Employee training and development
Food preparation and safety
Hospitality service expertise
Innovative
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Afrikaans
Intermediate (B1)
Sesotho
Intermediate (B1)
Seswati
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Chef
Melody Guest House
01.2022 - Current
Sales Promoter
Glow Promotion
02.2017 - 02.2018
Bar Lady
Colomeia Portuguese Restaurant
02.2017 - 01.2018
Diploma - Hospitality And Catering Services
Tshwane South College
National Certificate - Professional Cookery
Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust
Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Suiderlig Hoerskool