Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
References
Hobbies and interests
Timeline
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Amkele Mdlalo

34139 Ncumo Road, Harare

Summary

Talented Assistant skilled in proficient, reliable corporate and personal support. Productive and well-organized to achieve duties within set timeframes. Adaptable and proactive to meet changing job demands.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Parliament
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Highly computer-literate, with the ability to quickly learn and use new software and technology

Graduate Trainee

Parliament
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Reviewed and learnt menu changes to provide up-to-date information to guests and recommend dishes based on requirements.
  • Greeted and seated guests to establish prompt, high quality service.
  • Accurately evaluated quotations, maintaining that quoted costs were in accordance with budget.
  • Performed administrative tasks, managed documents and typing.
  • Obtained extensive understanding of controllers needs, researching preferences to provide the most efficient service.

Student Trainee

Hilton Cape Town City Centre
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Directed office tasks, including copying, faxing, file management and checked in guest by assigning them into their rooms and charging their credit card orders.
  • Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.
  • Checked seating area regularly to ensure safety and cleanliness and arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and comfortable.

Education

Honours in Public Management - Business

Regenesys
Johannesburg
10-2026

Advanced Diploma in Food and Beverages - Hospitality

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
2020

Diploma in Food and Beverages - Hospitality

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
2019

Skills

  • Interpreting orders
  • Customer relations
  • Good organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Emotional intelligent
  • Team Player
  • Interpersonal skills
  • General administration

Languages

English
First Language
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
Xhosa
Proficient
C2

References

Name: Mrs. Hlakaniphile Falk

Company: Parliament.

Position: Head Waitron.

Email address: hkhumalo@parliament.gov.za

Contact number: 079 455 2806

Name: Mr. Tinashe Bobby Kausiyo

Company: Hilton Cape Town City Centre.

Position: Front of House Manager.

Email address: bobby.kausiyo@hilton.com

Contact number: 063 502 3520

Name: Mr. Maxwell Magodla

Company: Bantry Bay Aparthotel.

Position: RSA National Manager.

Email address: max@afrizzo.co.za

Contact number: 073 095 0954

Hobbies and interests

  • Music
  • Social Interest
  • Travelling

Timeline

Waitress

Parliament
10.2024 - Current

Graduate Trainee

Parliament
10.2021 - 09.2024

Student Trainee

Hilton Cape Town City Centre
06.2019 - 01.2020

Honours in Public Management - Business

Regenesys

Advanced Diploma in Food and Beverages - Hospitality

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Diploma in Food and Beverages - Hospitality

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Amkele Mdlalo