Pastry Chef - PILI RESTAURANT
(2025-01 - 2026-12)
- Designed and executed sophisticated dessert menus, ensuring artistic presentation, balanced flavors, and alignment with the restaurant's fine-dining standards.
- Prepared and plated high-quality pastries, specialty desserts, breads, and petit fours with precision, consistency, and attention to detail during high-volume service.
- Managed inventory, controlled food costs, and sourced premium ingredients to maintain quality while meeting budget targets.
- Supervised and trained junior pastry staff, ensuring adherence to hygiene standards, kitchen safety regulations, and exceptional production efficiency.
Pastry Chef - LA VILLA WINE AND BAR RESTAURANT
(2022-01 - 2025-12)
- Developed and introduced innovative pastry recipes that enhanced menu variety and contributed to increased customer satisfaction and repeat orders.
- Designed and executed detailed cake decorations for weddings, events, and fine-dining service, ensuring visually appealing presentations aligned with high-end restaurant standards.
- Managed stock control by monitoring inventory levels, minimizing waste, and coordinating timely ordering of ingredients to maintain uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Supervised and mentored junior pastry staff, improving team productivity, consistency, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of the full food menu, ingredients, and preparation methods to ensure consistency, quality control, and effective communication with kitchen and service teams.
- Ensured all pastry production, preparation, and presentation met strict quality standards, delivering consistent excellence during high-volume service.
- Assisted the Head Chef during service by coordinating plating at the pass and supporting wine pairing selections to enhance the overall fine-dining guest experience.
Baker - FROST CAKERY
(2022-01 - 2022-12)
- Prepared and baked bread, cakes, and pastries according to recipes and daily production schedules.
- Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to ensure consistent quality and taste.
- Decorated baked goods and ensured attractive product display for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and followed food safety and hygiene standards.
Demi Chef De Parties - MERCADO MEXICAN
(2021-01 - 2021-12)
- Assisted the Chef de Partie in preparing and cooking Mexican and continental dishes according to restaurant standards at Mexicado.
- Ensured proper portion control, food quality, and presentation during service hours.
- Monitored stock levels and supported inventory management to prevent shortages.
- Maintained strict kitchen hygiene, food safety standards, and exercised HACCP procedures to ensure compliance and safe food handling.
- Trained and guided junior kitchen staff to promote teamwork and smooth daily kitchen operations.
Demi Chef De Parties - BAMBINO LATIN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
(2021-01 - 2021-12)
- Assisted the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and supervision of service.
- Conducted regular stock taking to monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of supplies.
- Controlled food wastage by implementing proper portioning, storage, and stock rotation procedures.
- Exercised and adhered to HACCP guidelines to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Demi chef - INTI NIKKEI EXPERIENCE
(2018-01 - 2021-12)
- Contributed to cost control and profit improvement by minimizing waste, monitoring portion sizes, and optimizing ingredient usage to support kitchen budget targets.
- Developed innovative menu ideas based on seasonal availability, supplier pricing, food costs, and customer preferences, improving menu appeal and operational efficiency.
- Planned, prepared, cooked, and presented dishes in strict accordance with restaurant quality standards, ensuring consistency during high-volume service.
- Produced high-quality homemade gelatos and sorbets, maintaining precise flavor balance, texture standards, and attractive presentation to enhance the dessert offering.
Voluntary work - Uwezo Kenya
(2014-01 - 2014-12)
Industrial attachment - Kenya National Assembly
(2016-01 - 2016-12)
Research - Trade Aid and Investment Conditions (TAIC)
(2014-01 - 2014-12)
