Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Very ambitious, will always succeed in whatever i put my mind to. See the positive in every negative.
We at Goods4Shaw and our online stores will strive to provide you with the best value for money, reliability and customer service all within a stress free, secure online buying environment. We are not trying to reinvent the ecommerce wheel, we are simply making it turn better.”
In charge of National Operations for all Hooter Stores
The international franchise Hooters, crossed the shores to open it’s 1st of 4 stores in South Africa, the 1st being in Umhlanga, Durban. Later named “Hooters On The Rocks”. This franchise was brought to South Africa by Spencer Shaw, the CEO of the SGShaw Group. I was approached to travel abroad and train with the Hooters Head Office in Atlanta, USA, to allow us to successfully open the chain in South Africa. Responsibilities - Opening and Operating All Stores - Maintaining All the Hooters Stores to American Standards - Hiring and Firing Staff - Doing month end stock takes - Performing quarterly store audits - Training all senior management around South Africa to ensure success of All Hooters Stores Including: Stock Take, Opening and Closing Stores properly, Staff Management and Recruitment, Customer and Supplier Relations Management, Menu and Kitchen Training. One of the main things I taught all management was that with the position that they held came great responsibility. I helped mould them into understanding, trustworthy and honest, approachable people who people felt comfortable enough to talk to, either customers or employees.
Ran the Club "Krakatoa" arranging and planning events, DJ's, Bands, Product Launches etc
This nightlife venue, named after one of the most famous volcanos in history, became the talk of the town. It opened with a celebrity BANG in the 2004 festive season, featuring The Sizzling Cabaret, Too Damn Hot and the ace band Heat, fronted by DJ’s whose skills include virtuoso, fire juggling techniques second to none. This spectacular venue is a multi-tiered venue, featuring a stage for reviews, cabaret and live bands and two massive balconies over looking the dance floor. Staffed by Glamorous Models turned Hostesses, recruited from top modelling agencies, the girls were dressed in alluringly minimal red. The Venue has it’s own brand of sensory enticement. Responsibilities “Cradle to Grave”, organisation of all functions and events Opening and Closing Stores Running daily reports Cashing up Creating event themes Hosting live bands, comedy, all sporting events. Determining budget Allocation of budget and stock Briefing of staff and post function reviews.