Kitchen Steward Hospitality Operations

ALEX WATANI

Phone: +254-***-***-***

Email: ***********@*****.***

Nationality: Kenyan

Gender: Male

Languages: English, Swahili

Professional Summary

I am a detail-oriented and highly skilled Kitchen Steward with over 3 years of experience in luxury hotel environments. Adept at maintaining rigorous cleanliness standards, operating industrial dishwashing equipment, and ensuring compliance with USPH sanitation guidelines. Committed to safety procedures and company policies, with a reputation for diligence, teamwork, and strong attention to detail. Background in community health initiatives and leadership training through NGO work.

Work Experience

PEPONI BEACH HOTEL — Kitchen Steward

Oct 2022 - Feb 2025

- Maintained sanitation of kitchen areas in compliance with Kenyan and international health standards.

- Operated industrial dishwashers to sanitize kitchen equipment and utensils.

- Supported chefs with basic food preparation and stock management.

- Performed deep cleaning of kitchen floors, walls, and surfaces.

- Ensured proper waste disposal and recycling per environmental policy.

- Participated in health and safety audits, ensuring workplace compliance.

- Monitored kitchen equipment functionality and arranged timely repairs.

- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and ensured availability.

- Followed USPH guidelines for food preparation sanitation.

- Trained and mentored new stewards on cleaning and safety procedures. Skills

- Crisis management

- First aid treatment

- Team collaboration

- Time management

- Communication and leadership

- Ability to work under pressure

Education

KCSE — St. Georges High School

Occupational First Aid — Red Cross Institute

References

Aisha Al-Husseini — County Coordinator (Mombasa), Kenya Red Cross Society Tel: +254-***-******

Kipkirui Victor — Human Resource Manager, Peponi Hotel Lamu Tel: +254-***-******

Wanson Juma — Regional Coordinator (Coast Region), Younglife Org Tel: +254-***-******

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