Thanduxolo Canon Shongwe
@thanduxolocanonshong
Dynamic hospitality professional with over 10 years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic professional with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality sector, dedicated to enhancing service quality and elevating customer satisfaction. My expertise spans front office management, operations oversight, and team coordination, ensuring seamless processes and adherence to high standards. I have a proven ability to solve problems and maintain quality across diverse environments, which underpins my commitment to fostering exceptional guest experiences.
Throughout my career, I have held various managerial roles, including General Manager at Bekunene Poultry Farm and Operations Manager at Floreat Riverside Lodge. In these positions, I successfully managed daily operations, coordinated events, and ensured that client requests were met with the highest standards of service. I am eager to leverage my comprehensive background in a reception role, contributing to an outstanding service atmosphere and enhancing overall guest relations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager
Bekunene Poultry Farm
Jan 2020 - Oct 2023 (3 years 9 months)
Managed daily operations of a family-owned poultry farm, ensuring the health of chickens and quality of crops. Handled client requests and complaints, coordinated orders, and maintained records of stock.
Operations Manager
Floreat Riverside Lodge
Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 (5 months)
Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring guest bookings were coordinated and quality standards for food and service were met. Handled patron issues efficiently.
Group Operations Manager
Floreat Riverside Lodge
Jan 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 10 months)
Managed operations across multiple lodges, coordinating activities in housekeeping, maintenance, and food service while resolving guest complaints and ensuring quality standards.
Food & Beverage Manager
Graskop Gorge Lift Company
Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 (1 month)
Coordinated activities between dining areas and kitchen staff, managed guest dissatisfaction, and ensured adherence to quality standards for food and service.
Operations Manager
Floreat Riverside Lodge
Oct 2008 - Nov 2015 (7 years 1 month)
Streamlined processes for housekeeping and kitchen teams, handled reservations, and ensured food and service quality met standards while overseeing inventory audits.
Road Manager
Bonsai Entertainment
Mar 2006 - Jul 2008 (2 years 4 months)
Coordinated transportation and scheduling for artists, organized travel plans, and managed client agreements efficiently.
Assistant Front Office Manager
Emperor's Palace
Nov 2002 - Mar 2006 (3 years 4 months)
Supervised reception personnel and concierge operations, ensuring seamless execution of VIP bookings and guest services.
Guest Services
Holiday Inn Johannesburg International Airport Hotel
Feb 1999 - Nov 2002 (3 years 9 months)
Managed guest arrival and departure processes, handled inquiries, and coordinated logistics for tours and rental vehicles.
Night Receptionist
Airport Grande Hotel
Aug 1998 - Jan 1999 (5 months)
Processed guest check-ins and check-outs during nighttime hours, ensuring diverse guest needs were met.
Night Receptionist
Ten Bompas Hotel
Jan 1998 - Aug 1998 (7 months)
Managed nocturnal guest check-ins and check-outs, facilitating evening transitions and assisting guests with requests.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hotel Catering Training College
Diploma, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
1997 -
Completed training in Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. Unfortunately, did not complete the second final year as the college was not credited by the Department of Higher Education.
BMS College
High School Diploma, General Education
1996 - 1996
Achieved Grade 12 certification, completing secondary education.
Tech stack
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