I am a dynamic and agile professional who excels at quickly learning new information and applying my diverse experience across industries to enhance performance and productivity. I am eager to embrace new challenges, continuously expanding my skill set, and leveraging my comprehensive knowledge and experience in future roles.

Reese Blignaut

I am a dynamic and agile professional who excels at quickly learning new information and applying my diverse experience across industries to enhance performance and productivity. I am eager to embrace new challenges, continuously expanding my skill set, and leveraging my comprehensive knowledge and experience in future roles.

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I am a dynamic and agile professional who excels at quickly learning new information and applying my diverse experience across industries to enhance performance and productivity.

I am eager to embrace new challenges, continuously expanding my skill set, and leveraging my comprehensive knowledge and experience in future roles.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Restaurant Operations Lead at Restaurant - St Gallen, Switzerland
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Spearheaded restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service delivery; managed inventory and procurement of food and supplies; delivered exceptional guest service; operated cash register; demonstrated culinary expertise in hot and cold kitchen environments.
Production Line Operator at St Gallen, Switzerland
June 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Managed a high-volume production line featuring advanced equipment such as a meat slicer, robotic packaging, vacuum sealers, labels, and metal detection systems. Oversaw routine maintenance and component swaps, including foils and labels, to accommodate diverse product specifications.
Packaging Machine Operator at Möfaga Materials, St Gallen
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Initiated career at Möfaga materials preparation and operated various components of packaging machinery; rapidly advanced to Slicer Manager, overseeing slicing, vacuum, and labeling operations; responsible for main maintenance, part replacements, and customization of foils and labels for diverse product specifications.
Gardemanger (Cold Kitchen Chef) at Männedorf, Switzerland
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Initially hired as a dishwasher due to limited German language proficiency but was promoted to Gardemanger; specialized in food preparation and artistic plate presentation for hot dishes.
Workshop Manager at Premier Kitchen Installation Firm
October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
Managed seamless workshop operations for a premier kitchen installation firm; spearheaded on-site supervision, ensuring high-quality installations; fostered collaborative relationships with clients for optimal service delivery.
Garden Manager (Cold Kitchen Chef) at St Gallen Restaurant
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Spearheaded restaurant operations, ensuring seamless service delivery. Managed inventory and procurement of food and supplies. Delivered exceptional guest service, enhancing dining experience. Operated cash register.
Slicer Manager at Möfaga AG (Slicing & Packaging)
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Managed high-volume production line featuring advanced equipment such as meat slicers, robotic packaging, vacuum sealers, labels, and metal detectors. Oversaw routine maintenance and component swaps to accommodate diverse product specifications.
Dishwasher at Möfaga AG
May 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Initially hired as a dishwasher in the restaurant due to limited German language proficiency but rapidly promoted to Garden Manager (Cold Kitchen Chef).
On-site Supervisor / Workshop Operations at Premier Kitchen Installation Firm
October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
Managed seamless on-site workshop operations for a premier kitchen installation firm. Fostered collaborative relationships with clients to ensure optimal service delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Software Development (part-time, in progress) at Randburg
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Software Development at Randburg
January 1, 2013 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Garde Manger Certification (Cold Kitchen)
May 1, 2023 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Professional Services