Francois Varkevisser

Francois Varkevisser is a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as the Restaurant General Manager at Food Fund International since September 2021. Varkevisser's prior experience includes leadership roles such as Restaurant General Manager at Seafire Steakhouse & Bar, Atlantis The Palm from March 2019 to May 2021, and Assistant Operations Manager at Bread Street Kitchen from December 2017 to November 2019. Varkevisser has also held various positions at Atlantis The Palm Hotel, including Assistant Restaurant Manager for both Seafire Steakhouse & Bar and Saffron Buffet Restaurant, as well as a management trainee in food and beverage. The early career started with an internship at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth. Varkevisser holds an NDip. in Hospitality Management from the University of Johannesburg and a Foodservice Management Certificate from Cornell University.