Amos Njenga
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Senior Sous Chef at Creative Hospitality Services. Proven track record in team leadership and inventory management, enhancing kitchen productivity and reducing waste. Skilled in menu planning and food safety, consistently achieving positive health inspection results and elevating guest satisfaction through innovative dishes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senor Sous Chef
Creative. Hospitality Services
04.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Head Chef
Yakoon Investment
01.2022 - 01.2023
Head Chef
Majd Food
02.2023 - 10.2023
Education
High School Diploma -
Kiambu Institute of Hotels And Catering
Nairobi KeyaSkills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Food presentation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Swahili
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senor Sous Chef
Creative. Hospitality Services
04.2024 - 07.2025
Head Chef
Majd Food
02.2023 - 10.2023
Head Chef
Yakoon Investment
01.2022 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Kiambu Institute of Hotels And Catering