edward mbewe
@edwardmbewe
Head Chef with 10+ years’ hospitality leadership, driving menu quality, cost control, and safe kitchens.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Head Chef with over 10 years of experience across hotels, cafés, lodges, and restaurants in Zimbabwe and South Africa. I lead kitchen and front-of-house teams in high-volume operations serving 120+ covers daily, including functions of up to 200 guests, while keeping performance consistently strong.
I’m skilled in kitchen operations, menu development, food cost control (maintaining a 32% target), and inventory management—always focused on waste reduction and reliable stock. I build teams through hiring, rostering, and performance management, and I take Occupational Health & Safety, fire safety, and food safety/hygiene compliance seriously. I’m now seeking a Chef opportunity with 482 TSS sponsorship in regional Australia, where I can bring structured leadership, quality execution, and operational discipline to every service.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head Chef & Food Beverage Manager
The New National Hotel
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)
Managed hotel kitchen and front-of-house operations serving 120+ covers daily and functions up to 200 guests. Built menus and controlled food costs to a 32% target while leading training and ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance.
Head Chef
Mynt Café
Aug 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 4 months)
Led a high-volume café operation serving 120+ customers during day shifts across breakfast, lunch, and private functions. Trained and supervised junior kitchen staff while maintaining plating consistency, stock control, and waste-reduction practices.
Senior Chef de Partie
Bon Marché OK
Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 (8 months)
Planned deli menus and maintained kitchen hygiene standards. Trained staff on food preparation and food-safety procedures to support consistent deli service.
Senior Chef
Antelope Park Private Game Reserve
Apr 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 6 months)
Planned daily menus for lodge guests and staff while supervising trainee chefs. Managed food preparation for up to 80 guests and ensured compliance with food-safety standards in a remote lodge environment.
Apprentice Chef
Kadoma Hotel & Conference Centre
Jan 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 9 months)
Completed an apprenticeship across all kitchen sections, building skills in classical cooking methods and kitchen operations. Trained in food safety practices and supported daily brigade workflows.
Casual Griller Chef
Fuego Latin American Restaurant
Nov 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Supported restaurant opening by setting up the kitchen and assisting the menu launch. Managed grill-station operations during night shifts to maintain smooth, consistent service.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ministry of Higher & Tertiary Education
Class 1 Journeyman Certificate (Artisan), Artisan
2011 - 2013
Completed a Class 1 Journeyman Certificate (Artisan) program through the Ministry of Higher & Tertiary Education in Zimbabwe from 2011 to 2013.
School of Hospitality & Tourism
National Certificate in Professional Cookery, Professional Cookery
2011 -
Earned a National Certificate in Professional Cookery from the School of Hospitality & Tourism in 2011.
Ensign College
Certificate in Technical Support Engineering, Technical Support Engineering
2023 -
Completed a Certificate in Technical Support Engineering at Ensign College in 2023.
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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