By David Monyebodi
Whiles studying towards a hotel management qualification for two years, Modikoane fell in love with the kitchen, he then focused on professional cookery which he did as an internationally recognized qualification. He then went out to work for big names; Southern Sun Group, Garden Court, Royal Mnandi Food Service Company just to mention a few. Modikoane also ensures that the marketing and entertainment departments at the restaurant are running smooth as they are the key roles to keep the business going. Having served his time in the field, it became much easier for him to juggle his collective responsibilities respectively.
Besides his creative cooking, Modikoane also empowers varsity students as well as the youth at large even those who do not have cooking experience but are interested in the field by offering them an opportunity not only to learn how to cook but to also earn some pocket money. The reason he decided to bring the flavor home (in the township) was that he saw that there’s a very huge market in the neighborhood, however, he doesn’t do things by book (cooking books) but comes up with his own recipes just to explore with food that he believes are doing justice to his vision; which is to do what others are not doing.
Modikoane is a very dedicated businessman and only gets one day off in a week, and that is on Monday’s where he has to make sure he focuses on his personal life. Tuesday is the review day; to ensure he delivers quality and or meet his customer’s needs, Modikoane engages with them on social networks where most of the customers would give feedback regarding the service at the restaurant. After going through constructive contributions from the responses, they then gather as management and the staff on Wednesdays to discuss and brainstorm over new strategies to improve their services with immediate effect.” One complaint can actually kill the business, so I make it a point that if I receive certain complaints, on the following day they should be attended to and dealt with.” The versatile individual ensures that on Thursdays all deliveries are received from suppliers in preparation for the weekend, as it is the busiest business time of the week for Mlando Restaurant.
“Friday I come in the morning, I start my day at 9am that is when I start cooking.” He also spends much time with his students assisting them with whichever assistance necessary and or they may be in need of at work. Starting from Friday till Sunday, they have six (6) part time individuals who come in to work every weekend therefore Modikoane also ensures that he gives them the whole cycle regarding dealing with customers as well as cooking lessons. Seeing the scarcity of jobs in the country due to “lack of experience” and many other related reasons hindering most people from getting their dream jobs, Modikane guarantees his students jobs after their completion at varsity and or any other training facilities.
Besides his creative cooking, Modikoane also empowers varsity students as well as the youth at large even those who do not have cooking experience but are interested in the field by offering them an opportunity not only to learn how to cook but to also earn some pocket money. The reason he decided to bring the flavor home (in the township) was that he saw that there’s a very huge market in the neighborhood, however, he doesn’t do things by book (cooking books) but comes up with his own recipes just to explore with food that he believes are doing justice to his vision; which is to do what others are not doing.
Modikoane is a very dedicated businessman and only gets one day off in a week, and that is on Monday’s where he has to make sure he focuses on his personal life. Tuesday is the review day; to ensure he delivers quality and or meet his customer’s needs, Modikoane engages with them on social networks where most of the customers would give feedback regarding the service at the restaurant. After going through constructive contributions from the responses, they then gather as management and the staff on Wednesdays to discuss and brainstorm over new strategies to improve their services with immediate effect.” One complaint can actually kill the business, so I make it a point that if I receive certain complaints, on the following day they should be attended to and dealt with.” The versatile individual ensures that on Thursdays all deliveries are received from suppliers in preparation for the weekend, as it is the busiest business time of the week for Mlando Restaurant.
“Friday I come in the morning, I start my day at 9am that is when I start cooking.” He also spends much time with his students assisting them with whichever assistance necessary and or they may be in need of at work. Starting from Friday till Sunday, they have six (6) part time individuals who come in to work every weekend therefore Modikoane also ensures that he gives them the whole cycle regarding dealing with customers as well as cooking lessons. Seeing the scarcity of jobs in the country due to “lack of experience” and many other related reasons hindering most people from getting their dream jobs, Modikane guarantees his students jobs after their completion at varsity and or any other training facilities.
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