Stewart Masango, Bar Supervisor/VIP Waiter

Stewart Masango

Bar Supervisor/VIP Waiter

VOX Cinemas

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Diploma, Hospitality and Catering
Experience
14 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 11 Months

Bar Supervisor/VIP Waiter at VOX Cinemas
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since November 2018

• Attract, retain and provide a welcoming service to all users of Vox cinemas.
• Support implementation of revenue generation initiatives set by the management.
• Effective staff management for the bar team in line with the organisation’s objectives and targets.
• Delivering excellent and efficient customer service ensuring that customers come back again.
• Up-sell services and products to guests at all times thereby enhancing service and generating increased revenue.
• Delivering appropriate food and drink offers as per guest order.
• Assist with guest reservations and ensure guests are serviced within specified times
• Stock taking and maintaining inventory of the bar ensuring no stock expires before use.
• Have good knowledge of menu and presentation standards
• Delegate effectively and ensure all staff are well briefed on their responsibilities each shift and give constant supervision and motivation on all aspects of their work.
• Support a culture of pride, ownership and desire to exceed expectation.

Achievements
*Hired as VIP Waiter and duly promoted to Bar Supervisor withing 1 year
*Mentor of the month

Captain at As You Fish Restaurant
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2018 to October 2018

• Greet and welcome guests promptly in a warm and friendly manner.
• Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons and communicate with kitchen directly.
• Perform consistent check-ins with patrons to ensure satisfaction and address complaints swiftly.
• Answer questions about the menu and make recommendations when appropriate or requested.
• Prepare appetizers, salads, and cold dishes.
• Assist a team of hosts and hostesses by greeting, seating, and thanking customers.

Waiter at Cuisinero Uno Restaurant
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2016 to November 2016

Achievements

*Employee of the month
*Top seller of the month for special menu

Server at JW Marriott Hotel Marquis
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2015 to September 2016

• Providing a warm welcome to customers, receive food and drink orders and ensure all dishes are presented in compliance with hotel standards and food and beverage specifications.
• Understand menu content and keeping up to date with any changes.
• Answer guest queries in a polite and helpful manner.
• Ensuring the mise en place is completed shift to shift and during service in order to provide efficient service.
• Assisted as Part-time Bartender and Cashiering during deep like events.
• Acted as Captain.

Achievements
*Consistence performer of the year 2015 (based on guest feedback monitoring system)

Head Waiter at Catch 22 Restaurant
  • South Africa - Cape Town
  • October 2013 to February 2015
Waiter at Doppio Zero Restaurant
  • South Africa
  • February 2012 to September 2013

Provided exceptional, friendly, and fast service.
- Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests’ service needs.
- Consistently adhered to quality expectations and standards.
- Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant
sales.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and
preparation methods.
- Maintain cleanness in restaurant.

Floor Manager at Bronte Hotel
  • Zimbabwe
  • March 2011 to December 2011
Manager at Bellacasa Trattoria Restauran
  • South Africa
  • February 2008 to December 2010

in close cooperation with the kitchen and waitering staff as well as
cashiers to ensure a smooth-running operation of the restaurant and hotel.
- Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies,
dietary needs, and other special requests.
- Ensured the proper appearance and grooming of staff.
- Contributed to meet and maximize the monthly revenue budget for the
restaurant and hotel.
- Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the
cash drawer.
- Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food
and beverages that exceeded guests’ expectations.
- Inquired about guest satisfaction, anticipated additional needs, and happily
fulfilled requests.
- Trained and mentored new waiters and host staff.

Education

Diploma, Hospitality and Catering
  • at Speciss College
  • November 2002

Specialties & Skills

Customer Service
Management
Supervising
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Hospitality
Excellent Communication
Persuasive
Teamwork
Creativity
Interpersonal
Customer Service
Upselling
VIP Protocol
Supervision

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Basic Food Hygiene Training Level 2 (Training)
Training Institute:
JW Marriott Marquis
Date Attended:
March 2015
Duration:
72 hours
Basic Food Hygiene Training Level 2 (Training)
Training Institute:
JW Marriott Marquis
Date Attended:
March 2015
Duration:
72 hours
Food Safety and Basic Food Hygiene (Training)
Training Institute:
Boecker
Date Attended:
November 2016
Duration:
72 hours
Basic Fire Safety Level 1 (Training)
Training Institute:
Safer Fire Safety Consultancy
Date Attended:
June 2015
Duration:
72 hours

Hobbies

  • Basketball