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CATERING ENTREPRENEUR / CHEF
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SHARON EMILY OMBOTO

CATERING ENTREPRENEUR / CHEF
A keen, industrious and enthusiastic individual, whose attention to detail and passionate personality is well suited to the vibrant style and atmosphere of any top class kitchen also dedicated to customer service, and very much hands own person.
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KINGDOM ACADEMY NAIROBI

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Kitchen Staff
  • Fields
    Food Production
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (10-15 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 5-10 people
  • Skills
    word
    english
    Excel
  • Languages
    English
    Fluent
    Swahili
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    High school

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
  • Desired positions
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Full-time freelancer

Work Experience

OWNER/ OPERATOR

Sep 2019 - Present
• •• I gather customer requirements (like number of guests and event dates) • I Plan food and beverage menus considering clients’ preferences and special requests (for example healthy meals for children) • I also determine requirements in ingredients and set portions • Schedule staff shifts • I train and manage wait staff and kitchen personnel • I oversee food prep and customer service • I manage stock and place orders as needed • I also ensure compliance with health and safety regulations • I arrange food tastings with potential customers • I control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities • I construct menus with new or existing culinary creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings • Approve and “polish” dishes before they reach the customer • Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages • Arrange for repairs when necessary • I am fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff • Estimate staff’s workload and compensations • Maintain records of payroll and attendance

OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE

May 2016 - Aug 2018
2 yrs 4 mos
• I Helps with preparations at the start of the season and with closing down at the end of the season, including o general administrative tasks at the start and end of the season (e.g., preparation of guest and staff information packs, setting up/closing down/transferring utilites accounts) o general operational tasks at the start and end of the season (e.g., preparation / closing up of staff accommodation, opening accounts with local suppliers, preparation of equipment) o supporting in the organisation and delivery of start of season training • Performs ongoing general administrative procedures such as: o scanning and electronically filing paperwork (invoices, correspondence etc.) o maintaining office supplies o sending and receiving post o checking and dealing with answermachine messages • Prepares and issues/delivers guest lift passes, also deals with associated invoicing and collection of payments • Deals with massage-related paperwork and invoicing / payments • Manages staff claims for sundry expenses (checks for validity and receipts, obtains approval for non-standard items, reimburses and enters into accounts) • Helps organise staff events • Supports sales and marketing activities, including preparing newsletters, updating Facebook page, Twitter • On an emergency basis (e.g., in the event of staff absence/sickness), provides cover for chalet staff and chalet assistant/drivers • Helps ensure that any accidents and emergencies involving guests or staff are promptly and effectively dealt with

CASHIER /SUPERVISOR

Feb 2003 - Feb 2005
2 yrs 1 mo
• Oversee all front and back of the house restaurant operations • Ensure customer satisfaction through promoting excellent service; respond to customer complaints tactfully and professionally • Maintaining quality control for all food served • Analyze staff evaluations and feedback to improve the customer’s experience • Project future needs for goods, kitchen supplies, and cleaning products; order accordingly • Seek ways to cut waste and decrease operational costs • Generate weekly, monthly, and annual reports • Train new employees and provide ongoing training for all staff

Education

Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY
2008 - 2009
Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
CERTIFICATE IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES
2001 - 2002
Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
CERTIFICATE IN FOOD PRODUCTION AND BEVERAGE SERVICE
2000 - 2001
High School Diploma
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
1994 - 1997