Tatenda Karikoga

Tatenda Karikoga Hospitality Service Professional I am a reliable and hardworking individual who enjoys learning and adapting quickly in new environments. Through my involvement in sport and our family-run business, I have developed a strong teamfocused mindset and a solid work ethic. I communicate clearly, work well with others, and take pride in consistently giving my best in everything I do. Personal Detail Education Full Name: Tatenda Karikoga Passport Number: BE042315 - Klein Nederburg Secondary School Matriculated 2024 Languages: English (Fluent) Shona (Fluent) Xhosa (Fluent) Afrikaans (Intermediate) Matric Diploma School Prefect - The Gathering Cafe Professional Barista Training February 2025 Skills Achievements Customer Service Excellence Teamwork & Collaboration - Co-captain For the first team in hockey - Top Candidate learner for History in the entire grade 10and11 Time Management & Multitasking - Trophy Awarded for being a top learner in history Communication Skills Computer literate - Former primary school prefect. I was Primary School Prefect and Former Class Monitor - High School prefect. I had the opportunity to serve as a prefect at Nederburg Secondary School. Food & Beverage Service Contact Info - - @tatenda.karikoga Work Experience Employed as a Food & Beverage Service Associate at Brewed Awakening as a second position, where I support daily operations while maintaining a clean, welcoming, and customer-focused dining environment. Brewed Awakening Coffee Jun 25 - Current Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness across dining and service areas, ensuring workstations are well stocked, and assisting with table service to promote efficient and smooth operations. I consistently manage multiple tables and orders in a fast-paced setting, handling high-pressure situations with professionalism and composure while delivering prompt, friendly service and maintaining high service standards. Employed as a Food & Beverage Service Associate at Breezy Hill, where I provide attentive and professional service in a customer-focused dining environment. Breezy Hill Jun 25 - Current Responsibilities included welcoming guests, managing table assignments, presenting menus, taking and processing orders accurately, and offering informed menu recommendations. I quickly adapted to new menu items and procedures, consistently delivering efficient service while maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction. Employed at Knus as a Food & Beverage Service Associate, where I consistently delivered high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. Knus Karoo Combuis Jan 24 - Dec 24 I managed busy shifts with professionalism and composure, effectively multitasking between multiple tables and orders while maintaining service standards. I handled customer interactions with confidence, addressed concerns promptly, and contributed to positive guest experiences through attentive and efficient service. Provided on-call assistance at Ashanti Estate and Weddings, supporting largescale events and functions as required. Gained experience working in high-volume event settings, assisting with guest service, managing large tables, and ensuring smooth service delivery. Ashanti Estate Part - Time Responsibilities included supporting waitstaff during events and assisting with venue preparation and cleaning, contributing to an organized and welcoming environment for guests. Jan 23 - Dec 23 Primrose’s Take Away Primrose’s Take Away Part - Time Jan 22 - Dec 22 Primrose’s Take Away is a family-owned business where I began my hospitality career, spending much of my time after school and during school holidays assisting with daily operations. In this role, I gained hands-on experience in guest service, food preparation support, order handling, and cleaning services within a fast-paced environment. I regularly interacted with customers to ensure a positive dining experience, assisted with basic cooking tasks, and maintained cleanliness and organisation throughout the workspace. This experience developed my strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to multitask, while strengthening my customer service, communication, and time management skills.