Lusanda Mana

I am well driven individual who craves for success in whatever I put my mind in and dedication, I believe that self-respect, ambition and dreams drive a person to successed, that is what I am like and hope to achieve as a Chef in my professional career and personal growth.

Trainee Assistant Chef - PLATFORM 62

(2018-03 - 2018-03)

• Food preparation
• Kitchen hygiene
• Plating
• Pizza chef
• Stock control

Chef De Partie - T-JUNCTION CAFE / RESTAURANT

(2018-08 - 2020-01)

• Griller
• Plating
• Menu planning
• Food preparation
• Station supervisor
• Receiving stock
• Stock control and rotation

Senior Sous Chef & Trainee Head Chef - MEATING RESTAURANT

(2020-03 - 2022-10)

• Expediter
• Griller
• Menu planning & costing
• Line-cooking
• Supervisor of kitchen stuff and training new stuff
• Portion control & managing waste

Sous Chef - DIAZ HOTEL (BAHIA BLUE RESTAURANT)

(2022-11 - 2023-08)

• Pizza Chef
• Griller
• Pastry section
• Line-cook
• Buffet & al'acarter prep
• Stock manager
• Sauces maker
• Plating
• Stock receiving and ordering

Senior Chef De Partie (Head of stations) - SANBONA WILDLIFE RESERVE (DWYKA TENTED LODGE)

(2023-09 - 2025-02)

• Expediter
• Griller
• Menu planning & costing
• Line-cooking
• Supervisor of kitchen stuff and training new stuff
• Portion control & managing waste
• Buffet & al'acarter prep

Head Chef - THE MILL FAMILY AND SPORTS BAR RESTAURANT

(2025-05 - 2025-06)

• Expediter
• Griller
• Menu planning & costing
• Line-cooking
• Supervisor of kitchen stuff and training new stuff
• Portion control & managing waste
• Pizza chef
• Tapas & snacks creation

Grade 12 - ASHTON C.P SCHOOL (2016)

Assistant Chef NQF 2 ( AGSA ) - WILDERNESS FOUNDATION AFRICA (YDP) (2018)

First Aid Certificate Level 1 - WIDE HORIZON (2018)