Kelebogile Molubi

I am a hard worker, goal orientated and highly motivated individual with proven leadership and communication skills. I have keen interest in culinary arts and a strong desire to develop skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment. I take pride in being a dynamic fast learner, who is detail-orientated and resilient.

Moreover, I am a team player and can work well under pressure, to consistently ensure that all my tasks are completed satisfactorily and on time. I am currently looking for opportunities that will provide career advancement and I am willing to work outside of my comfort zone. Most importantly, I am eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic kitchen team while continuing to learn and grow within the culinary profession.

Chef at Events Managements (2022-06 – Present)

My roles and responsibilities included, but were not limited to:

• Pre-preparations for the events: Debrief session before events; discuss menu etc
• Stock Purchases
• Site inspections – this includes making sure the workstation is functional. Storage for the food and dishes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, hygiene
• Monitor customer feedbacks
• Managing teams and their capacity when the is more catering events
• Budgeting
• Coordinating menu layouts including food and drinks
• Stock taking
• Problem solving
• Fast decision making
• Oversee all the foods that is being prepared for catering
• Invoicing
• Liaise with the departments for corporate caterings
• Type of events: Cleaning up after event
• Banquet Catering
• Wedding Catering
• Funeral Catering
• Corporate Functions
• Government Functions

Admin/Receptionist Temp at ATOS (2021-01 – 2021-10)

My roles and responsibilities included, but were not limited to:

• Front desk assistance
• Requesting quotes/invoices from customers
• Assisting with payroll administration
• Assisting with procurement of office supplies
• Administrative work – Filing
• Bid Administration (assisting in gathering information about the when compiling bid)
• Day to day ad hoc duties (events, travel and accommodation bookings)

Junior Chef at MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE NEW YORK (2019-06 – 2020-03)

My roles and responsibilities included, but were not limited to:

• Preparing mis and plaas
• Breakfast station set and ready for given time
• Preparing smoothies
• Preparing the condiments for the omelet stations
• Working with different pastas
• Preparing meals as per request hotel guests
• Lunch – Action station
• Writing down the temperature of the fridges
• Labeling food stations
• Receiving, checking correspondence with invoice and labeling stock.
• Cleaning station for the next shift
• Menu design and planning based on seasons.

Student Chef at Protea Hotel (2017-02 – 2017-04)

My roles and responsibilities included, but were not limited to:

• Working the egg station and serving breakfast
• Preparing refreshments, food and snacks for conferences
• Preparing sandwiches
• Meal prep as desired upon bookings – e.g wings, fish cakes and anything that is
• Cooking and preparing buffet lunch under the supervision of sou chef.

Waitress at Royal Elephant Hotel (2016-10 – 2016-12)

My roles and responsibilities included, but were not limited to:

• Greet guests upon arrival and guide them to their seats.
• Provide guests with recommendations and details about the menu options.
• Suggest and serve drinks based on guest preferences.
• Wipe down and set silverware after the table has been cleared.
• Neatly fold napkins and arrange them on the table.
• Enter orders into the system using Microsoft software.

Student Chef at Holiday Inn Sandton (2016-05 – 2016-07)

My roles and responsibilities included, but were not limited to:

• Prepare breakfast items, including eggs cooked to order (omelets, scrambled, etc.).
• Make salads as needed.
• Follow the daily menu to prepare lunch.
• Clear up breakfast after service, then transition to lunch preparations.
• Cut fruit for the fruit station and create fruit salads.

Diploma in Professional Cookery and Kitchen Management (NQF Level 6) – The International Hotel School

National Senior Certificate – Maragon Edendale Independent School (2015)