On a wing and a prayer
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a wing!
You could easily be fooled that Windhoek's latest chicken hub is but a walk-through fast food restaurant but once inside, the miniature wooden huts will get you seated before you can say “wings only”.
Yes, at Wing It they serve only chicken and in particular wings served in four flavours, the dunked Buffalo wings, grilled Buffalo wings, grilled BBQ as well as the grilled lemon and herb wings. Ujama Mushimba, the owner of the establishment promised that they soon they will introduce more flavours to entice the Namibian palate such Kapana flavour. A popular hangout spot for millennials and young professionals because of its relaxed environment, Wing It promises good food, great vibes and excellent service.
And customer service is exactly what Ujama prides herself in.
“I have travelled the world and have been to different countries and comparing that experience to Namibia, I realised that we really lack customer service. Here at Wing It, we never argue with a client. If they complain about the food we take it away without a problem. With us the cliché 'the customer is always right' is key.”
Wing It is a Namibian-owned business located in downtown Windhoek just up the street from College of the Arts (Cota) where the former Cordon Bleu restaurant used to be, and was established by Ujama.
She explains how she wants to use her business model to transform entrepreneurship in the country, by offering shares to her employees after working for four years.
Asked what guarantee there is that she would stick to her word, Ujama said the agreement is worked into their employment contracts and “it is who I am as a person”.
“Obviously I encourage my workers that they must have a bigger vision than to just be working in the kitchen.”
Behind Wing It
Ujama explains that she has always had an entrepreneurial drive inherited from the long line of entrepreneurs in her family.
She calls herself a SSM (Supported Single Mom) to two daughters, and draws her inspiration from her mother - a woman of faith.
Asked what inspired her vision which is what she refers to when talking about her business, Ujama said she wants to inspire people to take risks to “step out of their fears.”
June Shimuoshili
Yes, at Wing It they serve only chicken and in particular wings served in four flavours, the dunked Buffalo wings, grilled Buffalo wings, grilled BBQ as well as the grilled lemon and herb wings. Ujama Mushimba, the owner of the establishment promised that they soon they will introduce more flavours to entice the Namibian palate such Kapana flavour. A popular hangout spot for millennials and young professionals because of its relaxed environment, Wing It promises good food, great vibes and excellent service.
And customer service is exactly what Ujama prides herself in.
“I have travelled the world and have been to different countries and comparing that experience to Namibia, I realised that we really lack customer service. Here at Wing It, we never argue with a client. If they complain about the food we take it away without a problem. With us the cliché 'the customer is always right' is key.”
Wing It is a Namibian-owned business located in downtown Windhoek just up the street from College of the Arts (Cota) where the former Cordon Bleu restaurant used to be, and was established by Ujama.
She explains how she wants to use her business model to transform entrepreneurship in the country, by offering shares to her employees after working for four years.
Asked what guarantee there is that she would stick to her word, Ujama said the agreement is worked into their employment contracts and “it is who I am as a person”.
“Obviously I encourage my workers that they must have a bigger vision than to just be working in the kitchen.”
Behind Wing It
Ujama explains that she has always had an entrepreneurial drive inherited from the long line of entrepreneurs in her family.
She calls herself a SSM (Supported Single Mom) to two daughters, and draws her inspiration from her mother - a woman of faith.
Asked what inspired her vision which is what she refers to when talking about her business, Ujama said she wants to inspire people to take risks to “step out of their fears.”
June Shimuoshili
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