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VUSI  KUNENE

VUSI KUNENE

LUSAKA

Summary

Artistic head chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of several personnel. Works well with teams and consistently exceeds expectations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

HEAD CHEF AND BUSINESS DEVELOPER

TRY LOUNGE & TRY ROOFTOP
LUSAKA
04.2023 - Current
  • Train new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
  • Mentor Chefs to become industry leaders and be able to participate in Global Platforms.
  • Address customer complaints promptly and professionally while maintaining high standards of customer service.
  • Organize kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
  • Conduct daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
  • Assist in developing marketing strategies aimed at increasing restaurant revenue.
  • Establish portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
  • Develop menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.

Restraunt Owner and Founder

Blackanese
Johannesburg
07.2012 - 09.2016

FOUNDER AND OWNER

  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.

CO FOUNDER AND HEAD CHEF

ROOFTOP BBQ
Johannesburg
  • Directed company-wide efforts towards achieving established goals and objectives.
  • Researched competitors' products and services in order to identify gaps in the market.
  • Recruited, trained, managed, and evaluated staff.
  • Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
  • Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.
  • Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a professional manner.

Education

High School Diploma -

FOUNDERS HIGH SCHOOL
Johannesburg South Africa
11-2001

Skills

  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Dish preparation
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Food Pairing Knowledge
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Purchasing management
  • Menu development
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Food Trend Awareness
  • Team Management
  • Kitchen Operations

Timeline

HEAD CHEF AND BUSINESS DEVELOPER

TRY LOUNGE & TRY ROOFTOP
04.2023 - Current

Restraunt Owner and Founder

Blackanese
07.2012 - 09.2016

CO FOUNDER AND HEAD CHEF

ROOFTOP BBQ

High School Diploma -

FOUNDERS HIGH SCHOOL
VUSI KUNENE