XOLISILE KALI
Delft
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience in tourism, customer service, and hospitality. Proven skills in communication, time management, and problem-solving, complemented by roles as Chef, Personal Assistant, and Tourism Intern. Excels in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong organizational abilities and cultural awareness. Committed to team collaboration and innovative solutions that drive organizational success.
Overview
1
1
Language
9
9
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
MY PLACE GROUP
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Prepared food, ensuring quality and presentation met standards.
- Oversaw food costing, inventory management, and proper storage practices.
- Defined key responsibilities to streamline kitchen operations.
- Following safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Using and cleaning kitchen equipment.
Intern: Inservice Training
TOURVEST TRAVEL SERVICES
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Duties Performed but not limited to:
- Handled incoming calls and greeted visitors at the reception desk. (making calls and answering call).
- Organized and maintained documentation for improved accessibility.
- Reception (making calls and answering call).
- Organized and responded to emails from tourism service providers. to the tourism service providers.
- Executed various tasks assigned by the trainer to develop skills. assigned by the trainer.
Personal Assistant
WEST COAST TVET COLLEGE
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Outlined responsibilities undertaken in role
- Supported admissions office by processing admission forms for potential students, facilitating timely enrollment.
- Performed administrative duties for student programs to ensure smooth processes and communication.
- Maintaining and managing private student information in online and physical files.
- Assisting administrative personnel and lecturers in providing photocopies and filings
Education
Diploma - Tourism Management
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Gqeberha , South Africa 02.2021 - 10.2026
N6 - Tourism
NORTHLINK FET COLLEGE
Cape Town 07.2017 - 01.2018
Level 4 - Tourism
WEST COAST TVET COLLEGE
Cape Town 01.2014 - 01.2017
Grade 12 -
GET AHEAD COLLEGE
Skills
- Culinary diversity
- Computer literate - MS Office
- Planning and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Pressure multitasking
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Highly organized
- Time management skills
- Effective communication (oral and written)
- Customer service skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Team building skills
- Emotionally intelligent
- Adaptability in cuisine
Personal Information
Driving License: Code 10
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
isiXhosa-Fluent, English-Fluent
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Diploma - Tourism Management
NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
02.2021 - 10.2026
Intern: Inservice Training
TOURVEST TRAVEL SERVICES
07.2019 - 07.2020
Chef
MY PLACE GROUP
01.2018 - 02.2023
N6 - Tourism
NORTHLINK FET COLLEGE
07.2017 - 01.2018
Personal Assistant
WEST COAST TVET COLLEGE
03.2015 - 06.2017
Level 4 - Tourism
WEST COAST TVET COLLEGE
01.2014 - 01.2017
Grade 12 -
GET AHEAD COLLEGE