Erick Odhiambo
Chef de Partie
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About
Results-driven culinary professional with 5+ years of progressive kitchen experience in hotels, restaurants, and event catering. Skilled in food preparation, grilling, and maintaining strict hygiene standards (HACCP). Known for reliability under pressure, teamwork, and consistent delivery of high-quality dishes.
Experience
Chef de Partie - Urbanwoods Hotel Suites by Icon - Nairobi
(2026-06)
- Manage food preparation, cooking, presentation and service for assigned section.
- Supervise Commis Chefs, Demi Chefs and kitchen assistants during service.
- Execute à la carte, banquet and event menus to recipe, quality and presentation standards.
- Plan mise en place, prep lists and production according to covers and functions.
- Maintain HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, FIFO and temperature control standards.
- Coordinate with Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Banqueting, Stewarding and Front of House for efficient service.
Demi Chef de Partie - The Bedelle Luxury & Boutique Hotel - Runda, Nairobi
(2023-11 - 2026-05)
- Supported the Sous Chef in delivering high-quality service.
- Led mise en place and ensured section readiness.
- Maintained proper food storage and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in stock control and inventory monitoring.
Commis I - CJ's – Café Javas - Nairobi
(2021-09 - 2023-08)
- Performed food preparation and assisted in cooking during peak service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
- Followed recipes to ensure consistency.
- Supported senior chefs during busy periods.
Grillardin Chef - Summers Restaurant - Nairobi
(2019-01 - 2021-04)
- Managed grill station and food preparation.
- Ensured consistency in taste and presentation.
- Tracked inventory and reduced shortages.
- Trained junior staff on grill techniques.
Event Chef - Aqueous Culinary - Nairobi
(2015-12 - 2018-10)
- Prepared meals for events ensuring quality and timing.
- Managed BBQ stations and large-scale catering.
- Assisted in menu planning.
- Supervised temporary staff.
Cook / Prep Cook - Mamba Village Hotel - Nairobi
(2014-08 - 2015-10)
- Supported food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Maintained hygiene standards.
- Assisted in staff training.
Intern – Waiter / Cook Assistant - Karen Country Club - Nairobi
(2012-04 - 2012-09)
- Supported front and back of house operations.
- Assisted kitchen during events.
- Maintained cleanliness and service standards.
Education
Certificate - Food Preparation & F&B Service - Railways Training Institute, Nairobi (2011 - 2013)
KCSE - Liberty Academy, Kisumu
