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ALEX G. KIMANI

Summary

I am a chef with a strong background in leadership and management. I have extensive experience in food inventory planning, procurement, and management on both national and international levels. My broad expertise includes working as a chef in restaurants and being trained in pastry, bakery technology, confectionery, ice cream production, operations, and management. I am skilled in staff training and product development, personnel oversight and management, quality assurance, special events development, cost containment, guest relations, and customer service.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Chef

Spice Tree by Turaco, Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Zanzibar
06.2023 - 02.2026
  • Update menus regularly, focusing on seasonal availability.
  • Banquet Manager in change of conferencing and Guest relation.
  • Hold brand standard training with F/B staff
  • Ensure hygiene standards and proper staff treatment
  • Conduct marriott self audit
  • Manage stock orders. and storage conditions.
  • Exe Chef @ ;-Sister Boutique Hotel-Beyt A salaam, and

;-Spice Tree by Turaco Conference Centre.

Executive Sous Chef

Spice Tree by Turaco, Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Zanzibar
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Collaborate on menu diversification.
  • Organize kitchen work schedule
  • Innovate food designs for taste and appearance.
  • Train and discover talented chefs.
  • Ensure quality assurance in Marriott MGS.

Executive Sous Chef

Double Tree by Hilton, Stone Town Zanzibar
09.2017 - 04.2020
  • Collaborated on menu diversification.
  • Innovated new dishes.
  • Established work schedules.
  • Created food designs.
  • Staff training and career development.

Executive sous /pastry chef

Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Implemented recipes and seasonal dishes.
  • Food safety and Haccp training.
  • Menu development and engineering.

Kitchen/Pastry and Bakery Manager

Breezes Beach Club and Spa, Zanzibar
07.2009 - 07.2015
  • Managed staff and training.
  • Managed inventory and quality control.
  • Developed customer service standards.
  • Achievements: Reduced food and labor costs.
  • Key player in menu development.

Guest Chef

Palm Villas, Zanzibar
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Participated in exchange program and staff training.

Executive Sous Chef

Canvore Restaurant, Khartoum, Sudan
07.2008 - 01.2009
  • Assisted in menu planning and preparation of our popular African Mediterranean cuisines.
  • Supervised junior kitchen staff and maintained high culinary standards during service.
  • Training of the local staff on the new concept of cooking.

Unit Pastry Chef

Tamarind Restaurant Group, Mombasa
11.2004 - 07.2008
  • Managed staff training and development.
  • Ensured haccp and health safety standard were followed.

Pastry Cook

TAMARIND RESTAURANT, Mombasa
02.2003 - 10.2004
  • Streamlined dessert production processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste in the kitchen operations.
  • Supervised production and quality control.

Training Cook

TAMARIND RESTAURANT, Nairobi
04.2002 - 01.2003
  • Trained as a junior cook on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage.

Bakery Supervisor

EDHA BAKERY
12.1998 - 07.1999
  • Supervised daily bakery operations, ensuring product quality and adherence to safety standards.
  • Implemented quality control measures, enhancing product consistency and customer satisfaction.

Education

No Degree - FOOD PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF BAKING

KIAMBU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
07-1999

Skills

  • Culinary expertise in international cuisines
  • Menu development and execution
  • Team leadership and staff training
  • Budget management and cost control
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities

Phone

+254721812080, +255655812080

References

Apon request

Personal Information

Title: Executive Chef

Achievements And Awards

  • Trip advisor 10% best rated in the world-2024
  • Chef and Manager of the Year Award 2011

Training

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, 2023-01-01
  • Operational Logistic Support Course, 2009-01-01
  • Certificate in Food Production, 2005-04-01
  • Certificate in Fire Prevention and Control, 2004-11-01
  • Food production: Bakery Pastry Technology Course, 1996-01-01

Timeline

Executive Chef

Spice Tree by Turaco, Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Zanzibar
06.2023 - 02.2026

Executive Sous Chef

Spice Tree by Turaco, Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Zanzibar
03.2023 - 06.2023

Executive Sous Chef

Double Tree by Hilton, Stone Town Zanzibar
09.2017 - 04.2020

Executive sous /pastry chef

Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
07.2016 - 08.2017

Guest Chef

Palm Villas, Zanzibar
01.2010 - 12.2010

Kitchen/Pastry and Bakery Manager

Breezes Beach Club and Spa, Zanzibar
07.2009 - 07.2015

Executive Sous Chef

Canvore Restaurant, Khartoum, Sudan
07.2008 - 01.2009

Unit Pastry Chef

Tamarind Restaurant Group, Mombasa
11.2004 - 07.2008

Pastry Cook

TAMARIND RESTAURANT, Mombasa
02.2003 - 10.2004

Training Cook

TAMARIND RESTAURANT, Nairobi
04.2002 - 01.2003

Bakery Supervisor

EDHA BAKERY
12.1998 - 07.1999

No Degree - FOOD PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF BAKING

KIAMBU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ALEX G. KIMANI