Mezabine Wissanji
Arusha
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas. High-performing Chef offering [Number] years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Saleh Group Of Companies
04.2017 - Current
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for Canteen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
Part Owner of Zest
Zest Lounge
08.2014 - 08.2017
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Owner and Head Chef
Chef On Call
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Catered for several big events Cocktail Parties for banks such DTB
- Catered for NYE dessert for 5 years for Arusha Hotel.
- Catered for Weddings
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
South African Chefs Academy
Cape Town, South Africa05.2012
Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Dawson College
06.2010
GED -
College Prep International
Montreal, Canada08.2008
High School Diploma -
International School Of Moshi (Arusha Campus)
Arusha, Tanzania06.2006
Skills
- Banquets and Catering
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Forecasting and Planning
- Ingredients Selection
- Safe Food Handling
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Cost Control
- Catering and Events
- Hygiene Policy Implementation
- Food Service Safety Training
- Recipe Management
- Attention to Detail
Languages
French, English, Gujarati, Swahili
Native language
Timeline
Executive Chef
Saleh Group Of Companies
04.2017 - Current
Part Owner of Zest
Zest Lounge
08.2014 - 08.2017
Owner and Head Chef
Chef On Call
05.2011 - 03.2014
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
South African Chefs Academy
Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Dawson College
GED -
College Prep International
High School Diploma -
International School Of Moshi (Arusha Campus)
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