Ndabezinhle (Ndaba) Dube is a seasoned hospitality executive with deep expertise in food and beverage operations and a specialisation in wine stewardship and management.
His career began with a decade at the Vineyard Hotel (2009-2019), where he progressed from barman to sommelier maître d', senior restaurant manager, and ultimately Director of Operations.
He joined the President Hotel in September 2019 as the Food and Beverage Operations Manager and advanced to his current position as Director of Operations.
Core Expertise and Recognition:
Wine Expertise: Holds the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits and a Certification of Competence with Distinction from the Michael Fridjhon Wine Judging Academy. He serves as a judge for the Winemag Best Value Tasting category.
Industry Accolades: Recognised as the best up-and-coming sommelier in the 2013 Distell Inter Hotel Challenge.
Advanced Education:
Qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration (B. Bus Admin) from UNISA, and advanced certifications in Wine Business Management and Hospitality Leadership from the UCT Graduate School of Business.
Ndaba Dube is an accomplished professional known for his proven ability to lead and manage complex operational functions within the deluxe hotel sector.