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Obakeng Dire

Executive Chef at aha Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre

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Seasoned Executive Chef with hospitality management expertise.

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Location

Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA

Languages

SeTswana -
Afrikaans -
Zulu -
Swati Limited working proficiency
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Northern Sotho Professional working proficiency

Skills

Customer Service
Research
Outlook
Photoshop
Teaching
Html
Budgets
C++
C
Public Speaking
Editing
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Rate

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$120.0

Hourly Rate

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Okay, let’s tackle this. So Obakeng has extensive experience as an Executive Chef in various high-end establishments, with a strong background in hospitality management. His dual majors in Hospitality Business Management and Professional Cookery from the University of Johannesburg add prestige. Skills like customer service, research, and public speaking are also in demand. Location is Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa, which is a mid-tier market. Considering his experience, education, and skills, I estimate his hourly rate to be around $120, which is lower than average for an Executive Chef in South Africa, but still competitive given the local market conditions.

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Obakeng Dire is a seasoned Executive Chef with 20+ years of experience in the hospitality industry, holding dual majors in Hospitality Business Management and Professional Cookery from the University of Johannesburg.

Experience

aha Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre
- Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
- Executive Chef
  - Apr 2023 - Present
  - Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa
aha Alpine Heath Resort and Conference Centre 4*
- Northern Drakensberg KZN
- Executive Chef
  - Mar 2022 - Oct 2023
  - Northern Drakensberg KZN
aha Casa do Sol Hotel and Resort 4*
- Hazyview, Mpumalanga
- Executive Chef
  - May 2018 - Mar 2022
  - Hazyview, Mpumalanga
Mastrantonio- Deutsche Bank
- Sandton, Johannesburg
- Corporate Executive Chef, Site Manager
  - Oct 2017 - May 2018
  - Sandton, Johannesburg
Mastrantonio- Hogan Lovells
- Sandton, Johannesburg
- Corporate Executive Chef
  - Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
  - Sandton, Johannesburg
Mastrantonio- Webber Wentzel
- Sandton, Johannesburg
- Corporate Executive Sous Chef
  - Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
  - Sandton, Johannesburg
aha Makalali Private Game Lodge 4*
- Hoedspruit, Limpopo
- Executive Chef
  - Dec 2014 - Jul 2015
  - Hoedspruit, Limpopo
St Andrews Signature Boutique Hotel and Spa 5*
- Bedfordview, Johannesburg
- Sous Chef
  - Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
  - Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Maliba Mountain Lodge 5*
- Ts'hlanyane National Park, Botha Bothe Lesotho
- Sous Chef
  - Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
  - Ts'hlanyane National Park, Botha Bothe Lesotho

Education

2005 - 2008

University of Johannesburg, School of Tourism and Hospitality
Dual Major- Hopsitality Business Management, Professional Cookery

2005 - 2008

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$120.0

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