Adoga Ayatullah
HEAD CHEF | CULINARY LEADER | KITCHEN OPERATIONS MANAGER
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About
Experienced culinary professional with over 5 years of progressive experience in restaurant, hospitality, and catering operations. Proven success leading kitchen teams, developing menus, maintaining food safety standards, controlling food costs, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. Skilled in local, continental, and high-volume catering operations with a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and operational excellence.
Experience
Head Chef/Executive Chef at Loud Lagos (2026-02 – Present)
- Lead daily kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff.
- Develop menus and seasonal specials.
- Monitor food quality and consistency.
- Control food costs and reduce wastage.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
Head Chef at The Grid Lagos (2024-11 – 2026-01)
- Managed kitchen operations for a high-volume restaurant.
- Coordinated inventory and supplier relationships.
- Maintained quality control and customer satisfaction.
- Led menu planning and food costing.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
Sous Chef at Eric Kayser (2021-01 – 2024-11)
- Assisted the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
- Supervised food preparation and service.
- Trained junior chefs and kitchen assistants.
- Maintained hygiene and food safety standards.
- Supported menu execution and quality control.
Home Chef (2021-07 – Present)
- Provide personalized meal preparation services for private clients.
Caterer (2022-01 – Present)
- Plan and execute catering services for events and private functions.
Education
Professional Cooking Certification in Culinary Arts – Red Dish Chronicles Lagos (2021-02 – 2021-08)
Certification in Pastries in Pastry (2022-04 – 2022-05)
Senior School Certificate Examination – Apapa High School, Lagos (2015 – 2020)
