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Tumelo Modise

Tumelo Modise

CHEF
Gaborone,Botswana

Summary

Effectively manage personnel and business operations to handle demanding Kitchen needs while maximizing customer service standards. Trained in preparing and handling food, organizing inventory, and optimizing customer relations. Diplomatic in addressing customer concerns and resolving issues. Detail-oriented culinary professional with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in inventory management, menu creation and food preparation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. High-performing Chef offering Time and Willingness to learn and achieve set goals . Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Orderly Chef committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food prep and storage.


Provides active support to cooks by sanitizing equipment and tools, monitoring food portions and filling containers for take-out requests. Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality.


Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals.


Enthusiastic Chef with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. 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.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chef's Assistant

RIVERNEST Boutique Cottages
Maun, Matlapana
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Helped design, create and implement outlet menu changes to attract customers and boost sales revenue.
  • Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of Type operations.
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Received, inspected and verified food and kitchen inventory delivery before storage.
  • Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.

Waitor

MOCHABA Crossing Lodge
MAUN
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.

Waitor / Assistant

Cresta Maun
MAUN , Botswana
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.

Bartender

OPPIPANNE FESTIVAL
MAKGADIKGADI
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Bar Tender

STAY WELL Hotel
Gaborone, Kweneng
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted regular inventory count to keep bar and drink supplies stocked, avoiding expensive rush orders.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Bar Tender Apprentice

GRAPE VINE
Gaborone
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Restocked and replenished bar inventory and supplies and reported shortages or reordering needs to management.
  • Assisted Bartender in preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks based on ingredients provided.
  • Arranged bottles and glasses in attractive and functional position to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
  • Took beverage orders from guests or servers and accepted payment in cash or processed credit card transactions to capture revenue.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary bar by washing, wiping and sterilizing counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas.
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Prepared mixes and garnishes and stocked glassware, condiments, beer and paper products to facilitate efficient operation.
  • Prepared custom drink orders by accurately measuring and mixing house ingredients.

Education

TLOGATLOGA Secondary School, Gaborone Block 5
03.2011 - 11.2013


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  • Awarded Best soft ball player
  • Member of Student Organization or Club Name
  • Elected Captain of TLOGATLOGA Softball team
  • Awarded Minister Of Refectory


Grade C

Ledumang Senior School , GABORONE
02.2014 - 11.2015

Points 35

Fundamental Mathematics And Information Technologi - I. T

Nizhegorodskiy Gosudarstvennyy Universitet Im. N. , Nizhny Novgorod Russia
09.2017 - 02.2019

Archives & Records Management - Humanities

University of Botswana , Gaborone
09.2020 - 04.2021

Certificate - Food Production

Career Dreams Center , Maun
01.2023 - 09.2023

Mophane Primary School , Gaborone
02.2004 - 11.2010
  • Elected Captain of Traditional Dance (tsutsube)
  • Elected to deputy headboy for Mophane Primary School in 2010
  • Member of Mophane Traditional Dance club


Results PSLE A

Skills

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Timeline

Waitor - MOCHABA Crossing Lodge
09.2023 - 09.2023
Waitor / Assistant - Cresta Maun
08.2023 - 08.2023
Bartender - OPPIPANNE FESTIVAL
08.2023 - 08.2023
Chef's Assistant - RIVERNEST Boutique Cottages
07.2023 - 07.2024
Career Dreams Center - Certificate , Food Production
01.2023 - 09.2023
Bar Tender - STAY WELL Hotel
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bar Tender Apprentice - GRAPE VINE
07.2021 - 09.2021
University of Botswana - Archives & Records Management , Humanities
09.2020 - 04.2021
Nizhegorodskiy Gosudarstvennyy Universitet Im. N. - Fundamental Mathematics And Information Technologi, I. T
09.2017 - 02.2019
Ledumang Senior School - ,
02.2014 - 11.2015
TLOGATLOGA Secondary School - ,
03.2011 - 11.2013
Mophane Primary School - ,
02.2004 - 11.2010
Tumelo Modise CHEF