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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Training
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Hi, I’m

ALEX G. KIMANI

NAIROBI
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
years of professional experience

Work History

Spice Tree by Turaco, Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Executive Chef
06.2023 - 02.2026

Job overview

  • 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.

Spice Tree by Turaco, Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Zanzibar

Executive Sous Chef
03.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • 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.

Double Tree by Hilton, Stone Town Zanzibar

Executive Sous Chef
09.2017 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Collaborated on menu diversification.
  • Innovated new dishes.
  • Established work schedules.
  • Created food designs.
  • Staff training and career development.

Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort

Executive sous /pastry chef
07.2016 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Implemented recipes and seasonal dishes.
  • Food safety and Haccp training.
  • Menu development and engineering.

Breezes Beach Club and Spa, Zanzibar

Kitchen/Pastry and Bakery Manager
07.2009 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Managed staff and training.
  • Managed inventory and quality control.
  • Developed customer service standards.
  • Achievements: Reduced food and labor costs.
  • Key player in menu development.

Palm Villas, Zanzibar

Guest Chef
01.2010 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Participated in exchange program and staff training.

Canvore Restaurant, Khartoum, Sudan

Executive Sous Chef
07.2008 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • 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.

Tamarind Restaurant Group, Mombasa

Unit Pastry Chef
11.2004 - 07.2008

Job overview

  • Managed staff training and development.
  • Ensured haccp and health safety standard were followed.

TAMARIND RESTAURANT, Mombasa

Pastry Cook
02.2003 - 10.2004

Job overview

  • Streamlined dessert production processes, improving efficiency and reducing waste in the kitchen operations.
  • Supervised production and quality control.

TAMARIND RESTAURANT, Nairobi

Training Cook
04.2002 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Trained as a junior cook on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage.

EDHA BAKERY

Bakery Supervisor
12.1998 - 07.1999

Job overview

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

Education

KIAMBU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KIAMBU KENYA

No Degree from FOOD PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF BAKING
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

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

KIAMBU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

No Degree from FOOD PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF BAKING

Achievements And Awards

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

Phone

+254721812080, +255655812080

Personal Information

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

References

Apon request

Achievements And Awards

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

Phone

+254721812080, +255655812080

Personal Information

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
ALEX G. KIMANI