What I do
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Mastering new skills
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Product knowledge and upselling skills
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The Culture of Hospitality - values, attitude, respect & self respect
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Guidance and shared skills through years of knowledge and hands on experience.
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I am the middle man
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Need someone to pull it all together?
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Need someone to do the innovative or creative thinking?
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Or simply a sounding board to get the juices flowing?
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Want to experience Franschhoek through the eyes of a local and like no other holiday maker ever will?
Training
MASTERING NEW SKILLS
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND UPSELLING SKILLS
THE CULTURE OF HOSPITALITY - VALUES, ATTITUDE, RESPECT AND SELF-RESPECT
CHALLENGE: we typically get stuck in a ‘service rut’ and can’t see beyond what we’ve been taught and what we did yesterday.
I share new ideas and skills to build competence and awareness.
I work on fine tuning attention to detail and mastering “small things that make big differences”
GuestWise – how to correctly interact with guests and how to know when to move on
CHALLENGE: too often staff lack confidence simply through lack of knowledge of a menu, or fancy terminology used which compromises their everything from their demeanor to their ability to communicate.
Knowledge is the waiters weapon to satisfying a guests needs and helping to upsell smoothly and stylishly. I assist in improving staff knowledge, building up their confidence and enhancing their ability to communicate effectively with the guest.
CHALLENGE: When a guest is paying top dollar to stay or eat in an establishment, often that top dollar value and expectation is not translated in the staffs attitude, values and behaviour.
I work through 4 fundamental areas, VALUES, ATTITUDE, RESPECT AND SELF RESPECT. This can be done in a group or one-on-one.
Advising
HOW DO YOU KEEP UP WITH IT ALL?
CHALLENGE: Every day there are new restaurants that are trendier. New Guesthouses with bathrooms bigger than bedrooms! New Hotels with better and more creative guest experiences...
My “fresh eye/white glove approach ” gives you real-time reporting and assessments of your entire offering followed by an in-depth analysis and report back on your current operation, together with a detailed plan of action to implement any changes or training.
Too often the obvious stares us in the face and we don’t see it...
Too often we get stuck in a rut and miss the obvious...
Too often the obvious is all the guest wants!
Planning
I AM THE MIDDLE MAN
CHALLENGE: Too often the finer details are overlooked when designing and planning... The Architect obsesses over the big picture and the Interior designer ignores those boring practical details.
I come in as the middleman – offering crucial insights on what the guest (remember them!) needs to make their stay comfortable and practical, yet luxurious.
My key areas of expertise: Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Restaurants, Bars, Lounge and Reception areas.
Event coordination
NEED SOMEONE TO PULL IT ALL TOGETHER?
CHALLENGE: To dot the “I”, cross the “T”, straighten that picture and spot the dead light bulb...
As my focus is on attention to detail, I will ensure the logistics for your function/event meet all your requirements.
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Operational planning
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Time lines developed for the day and the weeks leading up to the event
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Décor / equipment / procurement
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Menus / bars
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Invitations sent / attendance confirmed
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Gifting / briefs / agenda’s
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Registration / seating plans
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Guest accommodation / transport / activities
Innovating
NEED SOMEONE TO DO THE INNOVATIVE OR CREATIVE THINKING? OR SIMPLY A SOUNDING BOARD OR FOIL TO GET THE JUICES OF INSPIRATION FLOWING?
I am adept at working in a team to generate my own ideas and spark creativity in others.
Some of my previous ‘creations’:
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Franschhoek Wine Valley Mystery Weekends
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Fund Raising Treasure Hunts
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WPO Amazing Races
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Cooking Events
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Training Programmes
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Festival Ideas
Bespoke Experiences
WANT TO EXPERIENCE FRANSCHHOEK THROUGH THE EYES OF A LOCAL AND LIKE NO OTHER HOLIDAY MAKER EVER WILL?
21 years of living in Franschhoek has formed wonderful friendships and relationships which have opened up many a door to the most amazing spaces, places and people.
Bespoke experiences around:
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Food
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Wine
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Activities
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History and community
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Adventure