Head Chef Kitchen Staff

Experienced Chef with a passion for culinary innovation and over a decade of expertise in

leading diverse kitchen teams. Skilled in crafting exceptional dishes, menu planning, and ensuring top-notch food quality. Known for delivering outstanding dining experiences while maintaining a productive and efficient kitchen environment. Catering

Menu planning

Stock rotation

Food plating and presentation

Kitchen equipment operation

Attention to detail

Head Chef

Cooked a variety of à la carte dishes according to the menu, ensuring quality and consistency.

Advised management on enhancing kitchen production processes and improving service delivery.

Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to hygiene and operational standards. Prepared daily orders in alignment with the menu and monitored inventory levels. August 2023 -Present

PROFILE SUMMARY

+254-***-***-***/ +254*********· ************@*****.*** Nairobi,Kenya.

BENSON OSORO ATANG’A

WORK EXPERIENCE

STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

Time management

Customer service and teamwork

Culinary Expertise

Ame’s Bistro Nairobi

Royal House Restaurant( Continental and Arabic cuisine) Head chef

June 2020 to July 2023

Planned menus for events, considering dietary requirements and seasonal ingredients. Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a high-performance team. Prepared à la carte dishes with a focus on flavor and presentation. Collaborated with management on strategies to optimize production and service efficiency.

Airport Hotel and Conference at Mogadishu International Airport Head chef/ Pastry chef

Oversaw the setup and maintenance of kitchen equipment, ensuring all tools were operational and safe.

Crafted and presented dishes with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistent quality and flavor.

Led and mentored kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and high standards of culinary excellence.

Managed inventory, placed orders, and maintained the freshness and quality of all ingredients.

July 2017 -February 2020

Unichef Restaurant, Kikuyu Campus Oct 2016 - June 2017 Directed the entire food preparation process, ensuring the quality and variety of dishes served.

Developed and refined menus, incorporating both new and existing culinary creations. Approved and polished dishes before they were served to customers, maintaining high presentation standards.

Managed kitchen staff recruitment, training, and daily operations, ensuring a cohesive work environment.

Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel Jan- Sept 2016

Acting Head Chef

Prepared a range of entrees, side dishes, and menu items, focusing on seafood specialties.

Maintained kitchen inventory, ensuring all supplies were adequately stocked. Supervised kitchen staff and managed work schedules, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.

Prepared a wide array of baked goods, including cakes, cookies, pies, and bread, using both traditional and modern recipes.

Created new and innovative desserts to refresh the menu and attract customers. Decorated pastries with various icings and toppings, ensuring visually appealing presentations.

Monitored stock levels for baking ingredients and placed orders to maintain inventory.

Nairobi Upper Hill Hotel

Pastry Chef

Aug 2012 - Dec 2013 : Head Chef and Supervisor at University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

Jan 2011 - July 2012: Chef at New life Garden Restaurant

May 2007 - Nov 2010: Head Chef at Mooreland Hotel

Sept 2004 - April 2007: Head Chef at Wilhaz Restaurant

Feb 2002 - Sept 2004: Pastry, Hot Kitchen Chef at Lemon n Lime Café

April 2000 - Dec 2001: Cashier/ Supervisor at Bluebell foods

May - Aug 1999: Attaché at Six Eighty Hotel

July - Sept 1998: Attaché at YMCA

1994 - 1996: Teacher at Nyamakorobo Secondary School Other Positions Held

Jan 2014 -Jan 2016

Head Chef

EDUCATION

Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Technology

Kenya Polytechnic

1997 - 2000

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Riokindo Boys High School

1990 - 1993

Edgar Muleshi

Manager, Ame’s Bistro, Nairobi

Telephone: +254-***-***-***

Biswas Prat

Manager, Airport Hotel, Mogadishu

Telephone: +91-979**-*****

Geoffrey Mitua

Manager, Unichef Restaurant, Kikuyu

Telephone: +254-***-***-***

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