Mateasane Mezeria Masike (better known as Tasi) has been appointed as the new Commi Chef at Tsogo Sun’s Goldfields Casino.

Tasi grew up with a passion for cooking, but never considered it as a career until she enrolled at the Goldfields TVET College where she studied towards a National Certificate in Hospitality. She says: “At that time, I was still undecided about my career path, but completely fell in love with the industry during the module on an introduction to hospitality.”

She studied for three years to attain her qualification and was a top achiever throughout. Over this time, she was exposed to theory and gained practical experience with various companies in the hospitality sector, including Goldfields Casino. It was here that she also completed her Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) internship. “During my internship, I worked at both Billy G and the Explorers Restaurant, as well as on the gaming floor where I got to interact with guests. Once my internship ended, I was hired as a commis chef at Explorers and the rest, as they say, is history.”

The 30-year-old who describes herself as a very shy character with an extremely loud voice shares that being a Tsogo Sun employee is fun. “We have a family culture and are always happy to host our guests as we create great experiences for them.”

Visit the Free State’s most exciting, family-friendly entertainment attractions to meet Tasi and taste her favourite dish on the Explorer’s menu - chicken fettuccine.

For more information, go to https://www.tsogosun.com/goldfields-casino.