Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Thembinkosi J NDEBELE

Victoria Falls

Summary

Experienced food and beverage service professional with strong background in high-volume restaurants and luxury tourist destinations. Skilled in delivering five-star guest service, SOP compliance, upselling, and maintaining high hygiene and service standards. Known for professionalism, teamwork, and creating positive guest dining experiences

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Waiter

The Three Monkeys Restuarant
Victoria Falls
04.2021 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality food and beverage service in a busy tourist restaurant environment
  • Ensured service met brand standards, hygiene regulations, and guest satisfaction expectations
  • Supervised and supported junior waiters to maintain smooth service operations
  • Took accurate food and beverage orders and coordinated with kitchen and bar teams
  • Provided menu recommendations and upsold items based on guest preferences
  • Handled guest inquiries, complaints, and special requests professionally
  • Managed table setup, cleanliness, and service flow during peak hours
  • Processed payments accurately using cash and POS systems

Waiter

Shearwater Cafe
Victoria Falls
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced cafe environment.
  • Took and processed food and drink orders accurately from customers.
  • Assisted in setting up and clearing dining areas for guest comfort.
  • Engaged with customers to enhance their dining experience and satisfaction.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate payment processing.
  • Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
  • Assisted with setting up the dining area before shift began.

Front Office Porter

The Kingdom Hotel
Victoria Falls
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Welcomed guests warmly and assisted with luggage handling
  • Escorted guests to rooms and explained hotel facilities and services
  • Assisted guests with transportation arrangements and special requests
  • Maintained professional guest interaction and service etiquette

Additional Experience

Cultural Tour Guide (Part-Time)
Victoria Falls
2018 - Current
  • Engaged international guests through cultural explanations and guest interaction
  • Delivered memorable guest experiences through storytelling and local knowledge
  • Promoted responsible tourism and positive guest engagement

(This section is intentionally short and guest-focused for hotel roles.)

Education

Certified Restuarant Server Certificate

AHLEI
01-2026

Tour Guiding & Guest Relations Management

University Of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
06-2025

Ordinary Level Certificate

Luveve High School
Bulawayo ,Zimbabwe
01-2010

Skills

  • Luxury food & beverage service
  • Guest service excellence
  • Order taking & upselling
  • SOP & brand standards compliance
  • Table setup & service flow
  • Hygiene, health & safety standards
  • POS & cash handling
  • Team coordination & supervision

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Certification

Certified Restuarant Server - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Waiter

The Three Monkeys Restuarant
04.2021 - Current

Waiter

Shearwater Cafe
05.2019 - 04.2020

Front Office Porter

The Kingdom Hotel
08.2018 - 11.2018

Additional Experience

Cultural Tour Guide (Part-Time)
2018 - Current

Certified Restuarant Server Certificate

AHLEI

Tour Guiding & Guest Relations Management

University Of Zimbabwe

Ordinary Level Certificate

Luveve High School
Thembinkosi J NDEBELE