Ricardo Nelphis

Dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience as a chef de Partie. Assistant chef, and cook. Complimented by strong skills in outside catering and guest reception. Passionate about delivering exceptional dinning experiences and committed to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and enhance culinary offerings while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Chef de Partie - Payless Restaurant

(2024-01)

• Executed daily specials that increased customer satisfaction ratings.
• Participated in seasonal menu planning boosting sales by 25%.
• Ensured a positive team environment, enhancing overall kitchen morale.

Assistant Chef - Rodyes Green Lounge Hotel

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Collaborated with head chef to create seasonal dishes boosting sales by 25%.
• Executed daily food preparation ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
• Managed inventory and ordering reducing costs by 10% through different sourcing.

Cook - Mamba Hotel

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Prepared high quality meals for up to 200 guests daily.
• Implemented new recipes increasing customer satisfaction by 30%.
• Maintained kitchen cleanliness ensuring compliance with health standards.

Receptionist - Oasis Hotel

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Managed front desk operations enhancing visitor experience.
• Coordinated appointments improving schedule efficiently by 30%.
• Handled multi-line phone system ensuring prompt customer service.

Attachment as Cook - Drappers Hotel

(2018-05 - 2018-07)

• Prepared high quality meals for upto 200 guests daily.
• Implemented new recipes increasing customer satisfaction by 30%.
• Maintained kitchen cleanliness ensuring compliance with health standards.

Outside Catering - Williamson Events Planning

(2019-03 - 2019-08)

Certificate - Food Production - Ujimi Foundation (2018-01 - 2018-04)

KCSE O level - Obwolo Secondary (2013-01 - 2016-12)

KCPE Primary Level - Okak Primary (2001-01 - 2012-12)