Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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Kodjo Donald Joseph

Kodjo Donald Joseph

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Passionate and creative bilingual chef with experience in more than 5 different establishments, Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with a good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Online Restaurant "Latouche Food's Land"
  • Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • https://www.facebook.com/vitaminelatouche ?mibextid=zbwkwl

Restaurant Manager

La Marmite du Terroir
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
  • Coordinated catering services for private events, delivering memorable experiences while maximizing profits.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments within the organization, such as marketing and finance, to achieve shared goals and maintain seamless operations.

Cook's Assistant

French Restaurant "Table Du DG"
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.

Chef and Manager

Mickaël - Miami 228
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Chef and Pizza Chef

Auberge du Lac Kpessi
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.

Chef and Manager

Sacha Hotel
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.

Server

Ambassadors Hotel
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Head Chef

Dollar Store Supermarket Canteen
12.2022 - 10.2023


I was leading a team of 3 chefs who cooked meals at the supermarket cafeteria.

Education

Cooking and Catering Training -

Hotel Ambassadors
12.2018

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

LOME UNIVERSITY
LOME TOGO
12.2016

(High School Diploma) BAC - Accounting And Business Management

INSTEC LES ELITES
LOME TOGO
06.2015

Skills

  • Proficient in traditional European and African cuisine

  • Skilled in preparing fish and most seafood

  • Good understanding of baking fundamentals

  • Expertise in roasting and grilling

  • Excellent at handling

  • snacks (sandwiches, pizzas, hamburgers, etc)

  • Familiar with cocktail concepts (bartending)

  • Outstanding server

  • have proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports
  • Cooking
  • Traveling
  • Swimming

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Head Chef

Dollar Store Supermarket Canteen
12.2022 - 10.2023

CEO

Online Restaurant "Latouche Food's Land"

Restaurant Manager

La Marmite du Terroir

Cook's Assistant

French Restaurant "Table Du DG"

Chef and Manager

Mickaël - Miami 228

Chef and Pizza Chef

Auberge du Lac Kpessi

Chef and Manager

Sacha Hotel

Server

Ambassadors Hotel

Cooking and Catering Training -

Hotel Ambassadors

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

LOME UNIVERSITY

(High School Diploma) BAC - Accounting And Business Management

INSTEC LES ELITES
Kodjo Donald Joseph