Doris Uzoetoh

Hospitality professional and Chef with 10+ years experience in restaurant operations, industrial catering, and food quality management. Skilled in menu planning, food preparation, kitchen management, food safety, and leading kitchen teams. Proven track record delivering high-volume, quality meals while maintaining hygiene and cost control. Currently managing restaurant operations with strong focus on service excellence and culinary standards.

Restaurant Manager at Fuudies Restaurant and Lounge (2023-01 – Present)

• Oversee daily restaurant operations ensuring high standards in food quality, service, and hygiene
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training, and performance to meet service targets
• Monitor food cost, inventory, and vendor relationships to maintain profitability
• Implement customer service strategies that improved guest satisfaction and repeat business

Cook at Genesis Group – Industrial Catering (2009-04 – 2013-09)

• Prepared and served diverse menu items for large-scale industrial catering in fast-paced environment
• Followed recipes, portion control, and food safety standards to ensure consistent quality
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas in line with HSE standards
• Coordinated with service team to fulfill special dietary requests and peak-period orders
• Managed stock rotation to ensure freshness and minimize waste

Quality Control Officer at Genesis Group (2013-09 – 2014-03)

• Monitored food preparation processes to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
• Conducted checks on incoming materials and equipment to maintain kitchen standards
• Trained junior staff on hygiene, safety procedures, and quality guidelines

Team Lead at Genesis Group (2014-03 – 2021-03)

• Led frontline teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment, ensuring smooth service delivery
• Trained and coached staff on customer service, safety, and operational procedures
• Managed scheduling, coverage, and communication to maintain team productivity
• Built strong customer relationships through attentive service and problem resolution

Business Manager at C-Wave International Agency (2021-09 – 2021-09)

Managed operations, client communication, and documentation in a service-based business. Note: Transferable skills in team leadership, customer relations, and process management

Diploma in Hospitality – Institute of Catering And Hospitality Management (2008)