Gugulethu Sthole
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About
Creative chef with talent for crafting diverse, mouth-watering dishes and innovative menus that captivates dinners, adept at managing kitchen operations, leading teams and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences ,leveraging deep understanding of flavors profiles and seasonal ingredients. Eager to bring fresh ideas and culinary expertise to inspire and elevate dinning experience
Experience
Cook - Vintage Cafe (Indian Cuisine)
(2014-01 - 2018-06)
- Analysis customers feedback on dishes, making adjustments to recipes and presentations based on suggestions.
Commis Chef - Premier Hotel (Richard's Bay)
(2020-01 - 2020-12)
- Prepare a variety of dishes under the supervision of the head chef, adhering to restaurant recipes and presentation standards.
Commis Chef - Great Bingo Casino (Vryheid)
(2020-12 - 2021-09)
- Participating in menu planning meetings, offering suggestions based on customers feedback and ingredients availability .
Kitchen attendant - Garden Court (ULundi)
(2021-09 - 2023-03)
- Tailoring menu items to meet specific clients requests and dietary needs .
Chef - African Delicious Food
(2023-06 - 2024-11)
- Collaboration with kitchen staff to design seasonal menus incorporating fresh ingredients for enhanced flavors.
Assistant Supervisor - Fish and Chips fam
(2025-03 - 2026-08)
- Stock Counting
- Menu creation for specials
- Supervision of staff
- Roaster drafting
Education
N6 - Hospitality and Catering Services - Umfolozi TVET College (2019-06)
Matric certificate - 12 - Siphosini High School (2012)