Meet the New Dynamic Culinary Team at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton
There’s new blood in The Maslow, Sandton’s kitchen and its popular Lacuna Bistro and Bar. With that comes an ethos of gathering around a table with family and friends, as well as some newfound inspiration rooted in hospitality as a labour of love.
The Maslow, Sandton recently announced the appointment of Executive Chef, Ofentse Morake and Food and Beverage Manager, Mongezi Radebe. With a passion for food, friends and family, as well as the determination to continue improving, reinventing and driving hospitality, these two newcomers are sure to bring some excitement into the Maslow space.
Meet Chef Ofentse Morake
For the 35-year-old Morake, food has always been linked to family and friends. After an internship at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida, he returned to South Africa as a changed man – detail-orientated and dedicated. This resulted in him landing roles like Cluster Executive Chef for two Joburg-based four-star hotels and Consulting Head Chef at a five-star luxury lodge in Tanzania. One of Morake’s proudest moments was when the Joburg restaurant which he co-owned was named in the Eat Out Top 100 Restaurants.
The Lacuna Bistro and Bar where Morake now waves his wand will entice your senses with some new additions following his appointment. Expect more shareable food options with a modern Mediterranean twist.
Introducing F&B Manager, Mongezi Radebe
A constant learner, Radebe has a diploma as a chef and F&B Manager, a certificate in Economics and Management Science, as well as a soon-to-be-completed Marketing Management degree. As if that’s not enough, he also aims to complete a law degree and an MBA. This commitment, hard work and focus is what made him the right choice when it came to appointing a new Food and Beverage Manager for Sun International’s The Maslow.
Radebe – whose first job was working on yachts – comes with fresh new ideas, staff training and better customer service plans, and his desk is constantly covered in sticky notes and to-do lists.
Experience a taste of Southern American culture right here in Joburg
The vibrant menu offers Southern-style biscuits, akin to South African scones, a light and fluffy inside and a crispy outside.
Book Your Christmas Lunch
On Christmas Day, The Maslow Sandton will be hosting a decadent Christmas lunch at the renowned Lacuna Bistro, including welcome drinks, live entertainment and kiddies’ entertainment. There will be a mezze bar, delightful fresh salads, roasts and carved meats, a variety of side dishes and desserts. Price: R650 per person (kids between 3 and 12 pay R350 and kids under 3 dine for free). To book, call 010 226 4610 or email lacuna.bistro@suninternational.com.
