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Pardon Machemedze

@Pardon02

Service-oriented Hospitality Professional with 6+ years in food and beverage operations

Istanbul, Türkiye
Available in 1 month
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Junior Stew
Full-Time+2
Malta+3
Single Season+4

About

I am a hospitality professional with over six years of experience in food and beverage operations, specializing in table management, VIP guest services, and large-scale catering coordination. I am proficient in English and committed to delivering exceptional customer service to build repeat business.

Personal Details

Age31 years
GenderMale
ResidenceTurkey

Career Objective

I am seeking a role where I can leverage my hospitality expertise and customer service skills to contribute to exceptional guest experiences and business growth.

Passports

Zimbabwe

Hobbies & Interests

Reading

Experience

Headwaiter

Current
Jun 2024 - Present
Lujo Hotel and Resorts

Greeted and seated guests professionally, managed seating and reservations, supervised a team of 15 servers and hostesses, conducted pre-shift briefings, trained new hires, and improved service efficiency and guest satisfaction.

Headwaiter/Headbarister

Sep 2022 - Jun 2024
COVA Doha Opening

Coordinated service flow between kitchen and front-of-house, maintained cleanliness and health compliance, oversaw inventory, implemented upselling strategies, assisted in event planning, managed reservations, and prepared daily reports.

Waiter

Dec 2020 - Jul 2022
Beyerscloof Wine Estate Restaurant

Provided exceptional guest service in an upscale environment, optimized labor scheduling, took and entered orders accurately, memorized menu items for personalized recommendations, described wine pairings, and resolved customer complaints professionally.

Certifications & Qualifications

Other

STCW Basic Safety Training
Powerboat License
Food Safety Level 2

Skills

Other

Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Communication
Cocktail Service
Silver Service
Beverage Service

Languages

EnglishFluent
ShonaNative

References

4 references

Full reference details available through an employer account