DAVID NDELEKO
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at The Roosevelt New Orleans, excelling in menu planning and kitchen management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams while ensuring food safety and quality. Recognized for exceptional event coordination and customer service skills, consistently delivering outstanding dining experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Hilton
New Orleans, Louisiana
09.2023 - Current
- Demi Chef
- Banquets
- Ala carte
- Cold station Chef(Salad preparation)
Commis Chef
Botanica kitchen & Gin Bar, Nairobi
Nairobi, westlands
02.2024 - 06.2024
Training areas
- Ala-carte section
- Entremetier section
- Saucier Section
Hilton Garden Inn Airport hotel, Nairobi
Nairobi
09.2023 - 12.2023
Training areas
- Worked in the ala-carte section
- Worked in the hot kitchen
- Worked in the Butchery section
- Worked in the buffet service area
- Assisted as the CDP in an event
Trainee/ commis Chef
Nairobi club
Nairobi, Nairobi
11.2022 - 01.2023
Training areas
- Worked in the ala-carte section
- Worked in the hot kitchen
- Worked in the Butchery section
- Worked in the buffet service area
- Assisted as the CDP in an event
Intern
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
Mombasa, Mombasa
08.2022 - 11.2022
Skills and Knowledge gained
- Seafood restaurant operations
- Kitchen operations (buffet, hot kitchen and ala carte)
- Concierge operations
- Service operations
Student
Boma International Hospitality college
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2022 - 04.2022
Skills and knowledge gained in:
- Bar and beverage service
- Inventory taking
- Pastry chef
- Buffet service
- Customer service and relations
- Chef de partie
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Boma International Hospitality College in partnership with Business & Hotel Management School Lucerne
Switzerland11.2024
Certificate - STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping)
Bandari Maritime Academy
Mombasa, Kenya12.2023
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education -
Nyahururu elite Senior school
Nyahururu, Kenya11.2011
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Ananda Marga/Mwatate junior Academy
Mombasa, Kenya11.2007
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Excellent team player
- Result and detail oriented
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (excel, word, PowerPoint)
- Culinary art skills
- Safety skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Kitchen management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Event coordination
- Inventory management
- Time management
References
- Victor, Kosgei, ICT Administrator, vmichael@bihc.ac.ke, +254 719 050 540, Boma International Hospitality College
- Chef, Moses, Head Chef, +254 729 753 238, Hotel Flamboyant, Diani
- William, Alosa, Students Affairs Officer, william.alosa@bihc.ac.ke, +254 719 050 540, Boma International Hospitality College
- Chef, Anthony, Executive Chef, +254 780 987 898, Nairobi Sports Club
- Chef, Chris, Executive Chef, +254 725 446 733, Hilton Garden Inn Airport Hotel
- Daniel, Mills, Executive Chef, +1 (504) 444-6442, The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Hilton
- Chef, Lou Riley, Banquet Head chef, +1 (504) 405-6167, The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Hilton
Languages
English Fluent, Kiswahili Fluent, French Basic, Spanish Basic
Timeline
Commis Chef
Botanica kitchen & Gin Bar, Nairobi
02.2024 - 06.2024
Demi Chef
The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Hilton
09.2023 - Current
Hilton Garden Inn Airport hotel, Nairobi
09.2023 - 12.2023
Trainee/ commis Chef
Nairobi club
11.2022 - 01.2023
Intern
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
08.2022 - 11.2022
Student
Boma International Hospitality college
01.2022 - 04.2022
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Boma International Hospitality College in partnership with Business & Hotel Management School Lucerne
Certificate - STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping)
Bandari Maritime Academy
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education -
Nyahururu elite Senior school
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Ananda Marga/Mwatate junior Academy
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