Jojo Amani

Chef de Partie (CDP) - JW Marriott Rhino Reserve Safari Camp, Kenya - Kenya

(2026-05)

Member of the pre-opening team, supporting successful kitchen setup, operational readiness, and launch.

Develop and execute breakfast experiences including bush breakfasts, picnic breakfasts, and sundowners.
Maintain the JW Garden and incorporate fresh herbs and produce into menus.
Lead assigned kitchen stations during service while maintaining luxury standards.
Oversee plating and presentation in line with JW Marriott expectations.
Engage with guests, ensuring satisfaction and collecting feedback.
Maintain HACCP, temperature, production, and kitchen records.
Manage stock requisitions, inventory control, and waste reduction.
Train and mentor junior associates while ensuring hygiene and food safety compliance.

Chef de Partie (CDP) - Kwetu Curio Collection by Hilton, Nairobi, Kenya - Nairobi, Kenya

(2025-12 - 2026-05)

Lead and manage assigned kitchen section, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and brand standards.
Supervise and train commis and demi chefs.
Oversee daily mise en place, production planning, and service execution.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP.
Collaborate on menu development and cost control.
Monitor stock levels, requisitions, and minimize waste.

Demi Chef - JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi - Nairobi

(2023-12 - 2025-11)

Pre-opening, kitchen operations, Hudson Tavern grill section, menu development, requisitions, plating, team support and stock management.

Intern / Commis Chef - Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi - Nairobi

(2023-04 - 2023-12)

Rotated through grill, entrée, breakfast, live cooking, banqueting and fine dining while maintaining hygiene standards.

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