The Black Bamboo’s new executive sous chef

The sensational Black Bamboo restaurant, situated at the magnificent Menlyn Boutique Hotel, is thrilled to announce the appointment of the new executive sous chef Morgan Mohlatlole.  The restaurant which offers a fine-dining culinary experience has grown remarkably over the past year and the popularity continues to increase.  The success of The Black Bamboo was the reason head chef Pellie Grobler decided to appoint his second in charge.

The process of selecting the right person did not come easy as The Black Bamboo’s is head chef Pellie’s pride and joy, and he was resolute in finding someone that encapsulated all the qualities of a good chef.  “I wanted to find someone that shared my vision of how a world class restaurant is run,” says Pellie.  “When I came across Morgan’s resume, I had a good feeling that I had found the person that I was looking for.”

Morgan, who has over eleven years of experience in the hospitality industry, discovered his love and passion for cooking from a young age.  “I spent hours in the kitchen with my mother who taught me all the basics,” explains Morgan.  His talents became more prominent in school when he chose Home Economics as a subject excelling in both the theoretical and practical application.

Morgan’s childhood dream was to become a chef and determined to fulfill his dream he pursued a career in the hospitality industry.  His experience in a number of prestigious establishments and his evident passion for cooking were all factors that assisted Pellie in making his decision. 

Morgan who works closely with Pellie has learnt a tremendous amount since working at The Black Bamboo.  “Pellie and I work well together, he is a good teacher and he offers me the guidance I need,” says Morgan.  “I am so proud to be the executive sous chef at this world-class restaurant and to be working under the reputable chef Pellie,” Morgan continues.  Morgan believes that the success of the restaurant is due to Pellie’s excellent culinary skills and the manner in which he interacts with patron, which is something to aspire to.

“Working at The Black Bamboo is challenging as we are always changing our menus but I like the challenge.”  I like meeting different people and the most fulfilling aspect of my job is making our customers happy,” says Morgan.  “At The Black Bamboo, we are a team and we all work towards the same goals and everything we do is because we are passionate about it” concludes Morgan.

To make a reservation please contact 084 508 9752 or info@theblackbamboo.co.za. The Black Bamboo is situated at The Menlyn Boutique Hotel, 207 Tugela Road, Ashlea Gardens, Pretoria.