Mkhululi Makoni
Deputy General Manager
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About
Dynamic and results-driven hospitality executive with 22 years experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. Proven track record of transforming underperforming operations into high-revenue,
service-driven establishments. Strong expertise in strategic operations management, business development and team performance optimization.
Successfully led operational turnarounds, exceeded aggressive revenue targets, and built high-performing teams across luxury hotels and fine-dining establishments.
Currently advancing academic qualification in BBA Hospitality Management to further enhance executive leadership capability.
Experience
- Acting General Manager - Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 Iskhondo Security - Polokwane, Limpopo
- Food and Beverage Manager - Sep 2020 - Aug 2024 Palala Boutique Game Lodge - Lephalale, Limpopo
- Deputy General Manager - Feb 2017 - May 2020 Signature Fine Dining - Pretoria, Gauteng
- Senior Restaurant Manager - Dec 2015 - Nov 2016 The Maslow Hotel - Sandton, Johannesburg
- Restaurant Manager - Mar 2009 - Nov 2015 Saxon Boutique Hotel - Sandton, Johannesburg
- Restaurant Manager - Nov 2007 - Nov 2009 Auberge Mitchel Restaurant - Sandton, Johannesburg
Education
- BA Bachelors’ in Hospitality Management (currently studying)
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL SCHOOL
- Diploma in International Tourism - 2001 - 2002
CITY & GUILDS INSTITUTE
- Certificate in Cape Wine Masters - 2010
CAPE WINE MASTERS
- Training on Cigars - 2011
SAXON BOUTIQUE HOTEL
- Training on Cognac - 2012
SAXON BOUTIQUE HOTEL
