Thanduxolo Canon ShongweTS
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Thanduxolo Canon Shongwe

@thanduxolocanonshong

Dynamic hospitality professional with over 10 years of experience.

South Africa

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to enhance guest experiences and lead a dedicated team in a dynamic hospitality environment.

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

BF

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.

FL

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.

FL

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.

GC

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.

BE

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.

EP

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.

HH

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HC

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.

BC

BMS College

High School Diploma, General Education

1996 - 1996

Achieved Grade 12 certification, completing secondary education.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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