Artistic head chef with strong experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of several personnel. Works well with teams and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD CHEF AND BUSINESS DEVELOPER
TRY LOUNGE & TRY ROOFTOP
LUSAKA
04.2023 - Current
Train new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
Mentor Chefs to become industry leaders and be able to participate in Global Platforms.
Address customer complaints promptly and professionally while maintaining high standards of customer service.
Organize kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
Conduct daily line-checks of all products used in meal preparation for freshness and quality assurance.
Assist in developing marketing strategies aimed at increasing restaurant revenue.
Establish portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
Develop menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
Restraunt Owner and Founder
Blackanese
Johannesburg
07.2012 - 09.2016
FOUNDER AND OWNER
Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
CO FOUNDER AND HEAD CHEF
ROOFTOP BBQ
Johannesburg
Directed company-wide efforts towards achieving established goals and objectives.
Researched competitors' products and services in order to identify gaps in the market.
Recruited, trained, managed, and evaluated staff.
Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.
Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a professional manner.