Cook
Resume:
ADEBIMPE OKEOWO
Contact
Manzini, Kingdom of Eswatini H100
***********@*****.***
Summary
Experienced hospitality professional with a diverse background in culinary arts and customer service. Demonstrated expertise as a chef and cook in various establishments, ensuring high standards of food safety, presentation, and taste. Proven ability to manage kitchen operations, develop new recipes, and adapt to dietary restrictions. Skilled waitress with a focus on optimizing customer experience and handling transactions efficiently. Competent nail technician with proficiency in nail art techniques and client consultations. Core competencies include exemplary hygiene standards, extensive hospitality background, customer billing operations, menu knowledge, and cutlery polisher machine operation. Career goal: To leverage extensive experience in the hospitality industry to contribute to a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional service. Talented individual with a desire to make guests feel welcome. Energetic personality coupled with strong work ethic. Eager to demonstrate advanced skills in food safety and customer service to new, rewarding opportunities. Experience
Waitress
Mountain View Manzini, Eswatini
December 2019 - May 2020
Reset tables between guests to maintain professional dining space and minimize service delays. Optimized customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive, and enthusiastic attitude. Processed customer payments accurately, handling cash, credit card, and contactless transactions. Resolved customer complaints promptly, escalating larger operational concerns to management. Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, and cocktails to provide beverage varieties and options. Chef
Latitude Café and Lounge Ibadan, Nigeria
March 2014 - August 2015
Assisted head chef with food tasting when designing new dishes, giving insight into ingredients and seasoning needed based on expertise.
Monitored food temperatures during cooking and serving to comply with food safety standards, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Managed kitchen cleaning duties to keep all areas and workstations organized, well-stocked, and free from hazards.
Collaborated with the kitchen team to streamline cooking processes, reducing preparation times without compromising on taste.
Cook
Joybam Guest House Orita Challenge, Ibadan
October 2015 - February 2017
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality of food. Maintained optimum temperature in ovens, grills, and toaster to correctly cook foods. Adapted recipes to account for ingredient shortages, allergen problems, or dietary restrictions. Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations.
Cook
Mauve21 Ibadan, Nigeria
May 2017 - August 2018
Garnished and arranged food items with focus on presentation to enhance customer experience. Worked with kitchen staff during busy periods to maintain service delivery quality and wow guests with amazing meals.
Crafted and planned menus for different events and meal times, applying professional expertise in designing delicious meals.
Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing, and receiving. Receptionist
Coast Valley Lodge Manzini, Eswatini
March 2020 - January 2022
Greeted and assisted guests with check-in and check-out processes, ensuring a welcoming and efficient experience.
Managed room reservations and maintained an accurate booking system to maximize occupancy. Handled phone inquiries, providing information on lodge services, rates, and availability. Coordinated with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve issues promptly.
Nail Technician
Splendid Studio Manzini, Eswatini
November 2018 - August 2019
Made over 20+ daily customer appointments and updated master schedule using software. Trained on new treatments, products, and services to expand service offering. Applied a wide range of nail art techniques, utilizing tools and creativity to meet customer preferences. Conducted consultations with customers to determine hair or makeup styles. Provided high-quality manicures and pedicures based on clients’ preferences to increase client satisfaction.
Skills
Cutlery polisher machine operation
Exemplary hygiene standards
Extensive hospitality background
Customer billing operations
Menu knowledge
National Food Handlers certification
Education
DOF Catering and Hotel Management
Ibadan
Diploma of Higher Education: Hotel Management 2016 Dissertation in cooking and decoration
Coursework in planning menus
Graduated in decoration and cooking
Languages English
Native Language Yoruba
Certifications
Chartered certification in food management and safety Level 2 National Food Handlers certification
Hobbies and Interests
Cooking: Love to cook anything and always eager to learn more Physical: Sports, dancing, running
Wellness: Yoga and meditation
Intellectual: Learning a new language
Career Goals
Learning a new skill
Catering meals
Becoming an executive chef
Becoming more educated in hotel management
Managing food costs
Managing a team
Reference
Mr Olayemi
Work place : Mauve21 hotel
Phone number : +234 802-***-****
Mr Biola
Work place : Latitude cafe and lounge
Phone number : +234 703*******
Mrs Anelile Dlamini
Work Place : Coast Valley Lodge
Phone number : +268-****-****
Additional Information I would describe myself as a passionate, confident, and creative chef who can skillfully plan menus, prepare outstanding food, manage budgets, lead a team of people to deliver quality service to customers, and also work effectively under pressure.
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