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Chef Ojay
Pre-opening Executive Chef at Groove Resort Essipong
Nairobi, KenyaWork Experience
Groove Resort Essipong
Apr 2023 - Present -1 yr, 6 months
Ghana
- Job Details:Supervised overall culinary operations, ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety were consistently maintained. Managed kitchen operations, including recruitment and development of the culinary team.
New Brookfield Hotel, Hilltop Group
May 2021 - Jan 2023 -1 yr, 8 months
Sierra Leone
- Job Details:Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve operational and financial goals. Oversaw daily kitchen operations, leading teams and ensuring compliance with food safety management standards.
Liam Fusion Restaurant
Nov 2020 - Apr 2021 -5 months
Nigeria
- Job Details:Crafted innovative culinary concepts and designed diverse menus to enhance customer experience. Conducted business model audits for optimal efficiency.
The Place Resort
Aug 2018 - Feb 2020 -1 yr, 6 months
Sierra Leone
- Job Details:Oversaw overall kitchen operations, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction through effective planning and organization.
Education
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)Jan 2001 24 yr 6 Months
Bachelor's Degree
Usenge High SchoolJan 2000 25 yr 6 Months
Skills
- Leadership/Kitchen Management
- Multicuisine (Arabic, Mediterranean, Continental, Asian, Thai, Mexican)
- Food Safety/Hygiene/HACCP
- Menu Development/Engineering/Planning/Execution
- Staff Training/Supervision/Development/Team Building
- Food Preparations/Creativity/Plating/Palatability
- Customer Care/Guest Relations
- Computer Proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Languages
English
Advanced