Kitchen Manager

IDEMNKAN UTIBE WILLIAM

Phone: 081******** Date of Birth: 23rd June, 1989

080******** Address: Blk 4, Adesanya Estate Ajah, Lagos. Gmail: *********@*****.*** Marital Status: Married

Nationality: Nigerian

PROFILE

I am a highly-motivated, loyal, resilience, competent collaborator and result driven who possesses in-depth knowledge and expertise within this industry. With a proven track record of achievement, I can bring support, positivity and a creative mindset to any team. I pride myself in taking ownership of challenging problems, maintaining high standards and assisting my employer in achieving their commercial objectives with a desire and passion for continuous professional development. I am confident I can add value to your organization by ensuring your customers receive the best service possible. Also, with over a decade experience in a culinary world of Hotels/ Restaurants and catering Events, I can be relied upon to lead and motivate team workers to perform their daily tasks whilst always seeking ways to help my employer grow and save them money at the same time.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chef de partie - 2021 - present

Lekki optimal leisure, lekki

Preparing, cooking and presenting high quality dishes

Assisting with the management of food hygiene practices

Managing and training commis chef

Overseeing and maintenance of kitchen food safety standards

Assisting with management of health and safety

Monitoring portions and waste control

Kitchen manager - 2018 - 2020

Olive Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lekki, Lagos

Managing kitchen staff and coordinate food orders

Recruits/Trained and supervised staff on prep work and food plating techniques

Ensures ordering products are stored at correct temperature

Ensures foods are cooked in line with correct ingredients, recipes and served in right portions at correct food temperature

Ensures full compliances with the Federal, State, and local regulations on food handling safety and standards

Monitoring inventory levels and perform weekly, monthly inventory assessment

Schedule work shifts for employees

Participating in menu planning and food costing

Maintaining a high level of food, kitchen and staff hygiene etc.

Head chef - 2014 – 2016

Sabitex Hotel, Ikate lekki, Lagos

Supervised and Coordinate kitchen staff on food preps and cooked orders

Hired, Trained and Supervised and Maintained hygiene practices

Check freshness of ingredients and how to present food to quests

Creating new dishes and menu planning

Ensures food costing and portion control while cutting down on food wastages

Oder food supplies and equipment when the need arises etc.

Cook - 2009 – 2014

Talindo steak house Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos

Set up work stand with all needed cooking ingredients and equipment

Cook foods in various utensils or grillers

Keep a high standard hygiene in kitchen environment

Ensure food presentations and dressing before being served

Control and minimize food wastages

EDUCATION

National open university, Lagos - 2023

Hotel and Catering Management (B.sc)

Second Class Upper (2:1)

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) - 2023

Exclusive letter

ICC Secondary school - 2005

Government primary school - 1999

First school leaving certificate (FSLC)

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Excellent management, leadership and training skills.

A fast learner with a proven track record of achievement.

Knowledge and skills in quality food productions and services.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications.

Cooking both African and continental dishes.

Exceptional communication skills

Multitasking and maintaining excellent workforces under pressure.

Capable of handling strategic key roles in Hospitality establishment.

Ability to increase sells through marketing and social media campaigns.

A strong sense of business acumen and the understanding that the organization’s commercial objectives are crucial to my work.

HOBBIES

Culinary research/cooking, wine tasting, sports and reading

REFERENCE

To be provided when needed.

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