George Kivondo
Hotel, Bar and Restaurant Manager
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About
A professional with over six solid years managing large teams both Back-of-House and Front-of-House. Garnered essential knowledge interacting with the customer and collecting feedback, training food and beverage teams and cost controls to maximize profits while minimizing expenses. I have led teams through tough times (COVID and Post Election).
Highly organized and detail oriented with proficiency in Restaurant Management Software and Excel and an ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Experience
Started off as a kitchen Steward and gradually but quickly rose through the ranks from Line Cook, to Chef de Partee, Head Chef, Kitchen and Service Supervisor, Assistant Restaurant Manager and Currently, Restaurant Manager at Mama Rocks Burger Kitchen in the East African Power House-Nairobi.
I have a deep understanding of Hotel and Restaurant Operations; Fine Dining and Fast Food entities, managing small to large teams (2-90 members), skilled and semi-skilled personnel. Practical knowledge in:
Cost controls
Handling Customer complaints
Managing inventory
Training and appraisals of staff
Purchase and supplies
Marketing
Menu Development.
Education
BSc Ecotourism and Hospitality Management-Egerton University
Other seminars and Leadership short Courses