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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.
THE PERFECT PLATE CATERING COMPANY
KINGDOM ACADEMY NAIROBI

Skills

word
english
Excel

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Work experiences

OWNER/ OPERATOR

THE PERFECT PLATE CATERING COMPANY

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

SONY DRIVING SCHOOL

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

MOS MOS DISHES NAIROBI

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

Educations

KINGDOM ACADEMY NAIROBI

Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY

2008 - 2009

CAMBRIDGE SECRETARIAL COLLAGE

Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
CERTIFICATE IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES

2001 - 2002

CAMBRIDGE SECRETARIAL COLLAGE

Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
CERTIFICATE IN FOOD PRODUCTION AND BEVERAGE SERVICE

2000 - 2001

R.G.S SECONDARY SCHOOL

High School Diploma
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

1994 - 1997
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