CURRICULUM VITAE
for Eric Wahinya Ngotho
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Eric Wahinya Ngotho
27th September 1989
Male
Married
**********@*****.***
Christian
Kenyan
28332734 / 289********
English, Swahili and Spanish
Career Objective
To gain an edge in Hospitality Profession, by joining an organization that provides challenges and opportunities for personal career advancement, as well as growth of organization and realization of its goals, mission and vision, alongside employing innovation in integration of diverse knowledge and skills hence efficiency and competence in the profession. Key Qualifications
Over the years I have managed to acquire skills in a number of fields such as:
Professional Kitchen Maintenance.
Hygiene.
Pastry.
Menu Planning
Budgeting and Costing Techniques
Culinary Theory
Dietetics
Nutrition
Cookery Theory
Social Study
Safety at work
Spanish
Effective Communication Skills in written, Spoken and active listening Personal Profile and
Capability
Statement
Ability to communicate effectively and translate corporate vision, goals and objectives into action items and generate excitement and enthusiasm in a team. Coupled with strong verbal and written communication skills and with good presentation skills.
Ability to develop and manage effective working relationships with colleagues by understanding and appreciating team dynamics, sensitivity to individual differences, proactively addressing communication challenges and internalizing respect for divergent view and opinions among the team members.
Key Competences
Building Value Based Relationships
Strong Hospitality Skills with on the job experience in Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel
Building Sustainable Organisational Capabilities
Leveraging and Respecting Others
Problem Analysis and Problem Solving skills
Strategic Decision Making
Value team-work and able to work independently with minimum or no supervision
Business driven approach to process improvement. Work Experience
January,2011 to September 2012 : Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel:
>Worked as Commis Chef for almost two years with Strong Hospitality Skills with on the job Experience in Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel specialized in the hot kitchen section. Curriculum Vitae for Eric Wahinya Ngotho.
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October,2012 to March 2013 : Fair View Hotel
>Joined Fair View Hotel for an apprentice training for six months which helped me to gain more skills, to refresh and to nature my culinary art plus skill too.
1 April,2013 to October 2015 : Panari Hotel
>Worked at Panari Hotels Nairobi to expand on my experience as a Demi Chef. My responsibilities is overseeing my department in absence of the chef de partie and Sous Chef. I produced ala’carte and buffet dishes, African and, Continental cuisine together with presentations.
14 November,2015 to 30 December 2018 : Celebrity Cruises
>Joined Celebrity Cruises as a cook 2, which has really expanded my experience and exposure in culinary arts, different cuisine preparation and plate presentation. I have also gained speed in food production working on different types of food at a time.
21 November,2019 to 22 June 2020 : Qatar Airways(Qatar Airways Catering Company)
>I joined Qatar Airways Catering Company as an Inflight Chef, having worked with a Five Star Airline has really expanded my experience in food production for difference classes of an aircraft, Business Class and Economy Class. I have also gained speed in food production. Educational
Background
2010 to 2011: Career Training Centre College
Course: -Diploma in Food Production
2005 - 2009: Kanunga High School
Course: - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 1996 - 2004: Naivasha Boys Boarding School
Examination: - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. Extra Mural
Activities and
Certificates
Member of Hospitality Students Society, As a student I have taken part in Cooking Practical competition at the college and various other institutions in the country including Stanley Sarova Hotel Nairobi, Intercontinental Hotel and Carnivore Nairobi. Hobbies and
Interests
Cooking
Traveling
Swimming
Participating and taking leadership roles in youth voluntary activities and information dissemination.
Community Service
Sporting
Referees
Mr.Solomon Kamau,
Executive Chef,
Southern Sun Mayfair
Hotel Nairobi.
P.O Box 668**-***** Nairobi
Tel: +254-**-*******.
Cell Phone: 072*******
Mr.Robert Yose,
Executive Sous Chef
Radison Blu,
Nairobi.
Mr.Rashid Ali,
Executive Chef,
Heron Portico Hotel,
Nairobi.
Cell Phone : 072*******