Brian Mwenje

Motivated and guest focused Food & Beverage professional with hands on experience gained at a leading 5-star hotel (Radisson Blu Nairobi Upper Hill), complemented by formal Certificate course training in Kitchen Operations and Food & Beverage Service. Proven ability to deliver attentive, high standard service in fast-paced hospitality environments, with a strong foundation in customer care built through prior retail experience. Seeking to bring reliability, a strong work ethic, and a passion for hospitality to a 5-star hotel team.

Food & Beverage Attendant (Casual Staff) at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill (2026-03 – Present)

• Retained as casual staff after a successful internship, in recognition of strong performance and reliability.
• Deliver professional Food & Beverage service to guests in a fast-paced, 5-star hotel environment.
• Maintaine high standards of hygiene, presentation, and guest etiquette in line with international hospitality standards.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth, efficient guest experiences.

Food & Beverage Intern & Intern Waiter/Casual Staff at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill (2025-09 – 2026-03)

• Completed a structured internship in the Food & Beverage department, gaining direct exposure to 5-star service standards.
• Assisted with table setup, order taking, and service delivery during high-volume periods.
• Demonstrated consistency and professionalism, leading to selection as casual staff at the end of the internship.

Intern Chef at Ciala Resort (2024-09 – 2024-11)

• Rotated through all major kitchen sections (hot kitchen, cold kitchen/garde manger, pastry, and butchery), gaining hands-on experience in high-volume resort food production
• Assisted in preparing and plating dishes for breakfast/lunch/dinner service, buffet, à la carte adjust to what applied, maintaining consistency and presentation standards under senior chefs' supervision
• Followed strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards across all sections, ensuring compliance with resort and health regulations
• Supported inventory management, stock rotation, and mise en place preparation to keep kitchen operations running efficiently during peak service hours
• Collaborated with a diverse kitchen brigade in a fast-paced environment, developing strong time management and teamwork skills
• Gained exposure to menu planning, portion control, and cost-conscious ingredient use in a resort/hospitality setting

Grocery Attendant at Quick Mart Supermarket (2023-04 – 2024-03)

• Provided friendly, efficient customer service in a busy retail environment.
• Maintained stock levels, shelf presentation, and store cleanliness.
• Built a strong foundation in customer care, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Certificate in Food and Beverage – Prime Staff College (2025-05 – 2025-08)

Certificate in Kitchen production – Kenya Utalii College (2024-04 – 2024-05)