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Reese Blignaut

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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.

About

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.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced
  • GermanIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 9 roles

Garden Manager (Cold Kitchen Chef) · St Gallen RestaurantMay 2025 – Aug 2025 · 4 mos

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.

Restaurant Operations Lead · Restaurant - St Gallen, SwitzerlandMay 2025 – Aug 2025 · 4 mos

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 · St Gallen, SwitzerlandJun 2024 – Nov 2024 · 6 mos

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.

Slicer Manager · Möfaga AG (Slicing & Packaging)Sep 2023 – Jun 2024 · 10 mos
Packaging Machine Operator · Möfaga Materials, St GallenSep 2023 – Jun 2024 · 10 mos
Dishwasher · Möfaga AGMay 2023 – Sep 2023 · 5 mos
Gardemanger (Cold Kitchen Chef) · Männedorf, SwitzerlandMay 2023 – Sep 2023 · 5 mos
On-site Supervisor / Workshop Operations · Premier Kitchen Installation FirmOct 2019 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Software Development (part-time, in progress) · Randburg2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Software Development · Randburg2013 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Garde Manger Certification (Cold Kitchen)2023 – 2026

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