The five Johannesburg finalists taking part in the Boot Camp 2012 finals, hosted by The Premier Hotel, have survived Day Four of their five-day experience working in various hospitality departments. This is what they had to say about their experience on Thursday 4th October…
Boitumelo Makoe
Day 4 today was one of the best days. I started working in reception and it was hectic. We had to check out so many people and book new rooms for the new arrivals. We dealt with a lot of complaints but managed to handle it very well. After lunch we changed and I headed off to housekeeping. At 4pm I headed to the restaurant.
I worked till 12pm as we were having so much fun, until people threw unnecessary tantrums, but we managed to handle that situation very well. I?ve had so much fun this week and don?t have any regrets. Thank you for the experience ? it was worth it!!
Reneilwe Tekele
Kitchens Thursday! Wow yesterday was awesome and the Chef really surprised me ? he is so cool and so sweet, but really funny as well. I learnt a lot from him, for example, in the hotel industry, you need to sacrifice and be able to stand the long hours and clean as you go and wash your hands and sanitise them regularly!
We worked from 7am till 11:30pm! But it was a great experience. Yes it was tiring but I got a chocolate from the Chef! Hahaha yay! And after our shift, we had to help out in the front office and restaurant because of check-ins! All in all, a good day and night, but it?s D-Day tomorrow!!! *crossed fingers*
Kyle Willis
?So so so bummed out right now after working from 7am till 12pm ? I still want more tomorrow ,but now I know it?s done. I had the best ever week here that one could possibly imagine! Thank you everyone that made it happen. I hope that one day I can return the favour to you all in some way.
Kate Palisa Fortunate Msomi
?Housekeeping! Phew, that?s all I can say! But cleanliness is next to Godliness.I love Hospitality sooo MUCH.
?Vicky Faulds
?Today was our last day. My day in kitchen was amazing! I learnt a lot? We had 200 guests for dinner ? the pots were full of food and ready to be cooked and served! Tomorrow is the big day and I’m wishing all my colleagues good luck!
One lucky Bursary Boot Camp contestant will soon find out how exciting a career in hospitality can be. Only one winner at the Sandton campus can be chosen to have their full tuition fees paid for? up to R180?000!
The pupil who succeeds in all of the challenges will take home the bursary and winning title. They?re counting down the hours now until the winner is announced…
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