
Francois Wessels
Tourism / Travel / Hospitality
About Francois Wessels :
I am a white male 48 years well-groomed, and in good health. I have 22 years of expression as a professional Butler/ House Manager and experience maintaining the front and back of the house. I have good management and business skills and communicate in Afrikaans and English, as well as comprehensive knowledge of the program “ hotelier and POS.”
I take pride as a professional Butler/ House manager and understand the service required going with the job title and pay attention to the needs of the guests/employer. I am very dedicated to my work and have an eye for detail. I understand the Job title comes with a big responsibility and pressure.
I am self-told in flower arrangements and understand the need for flowers and placing. Over my year in service, I learned a lot about wine and food, and I have a tremendous in wine.
I consider myself an excellent cook with a basic understanding of food nutrition, the preparations and the presentation of food. I have the knowledge to do the functions and general menu planning.
Experience
- 5-year Butler/House Manager/ PA at Noordhoek Manor
- 1 ½ Year Director at De Goede `Hoop Estate Noordhoek
- Managing Director at Avoca Vale Country Hotel
Education
- Managing the Manor House & Guest's Cottages
- Manage house and garden staff
- Chauffeur-drive
- Managing and servicing all modern cars
- Management all build and renovations project in the off-season
- Maintain high leave of security
- All butler and value services
- Function and Event Coordinator
- Arrange all functions and table seating
- Flower arrangements for house and functions
- PA to the Lady Laidlaw of Rothiemay