paul okech n'goda, Executive chef

paul okech n'goda

Executive chef

SOPA LODGES & RESORTS HOTEL

Location
Kenya
Education
Diploma, Food and production studies
Experience
16 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 1 Months

Executive chef at SOPA LODGES & RESORTS HOTEL
  • Kenya
  • My current job since February 2022

Reports to the General Manager
Kitchen administration
Hygiene audit
Quality checks
Staff training and development
Cost control
Stock control
Inventory control
Menu planning, costing and demonstration
Customer care
In charge of all kitchens
Member of the hotel’s HACCP Management team
Staff recruitment
Staff discipline
Handles guests’ concerns and suggestions
Handles employees’ concerns and issues

Executive chef at ELEWANA COLLECTION AFRICA
  • Tanzania
  • November 2013 to April 2016

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Maintaining the set standards of food production and presentation through proper supervision and training of the kitchen staff. Setting and implementing Standards of Hygiene (HACCP) Operations (SOPs)
Running of the physical Aspect of the Kitchen Operations. Interviewing, Hiring, Team building. Training and management of the Kitchen Staff.
Menu planning, execution, costing, presentation and Preparation and service of food.
Ensuring that consistency in food preparation is adhered to at all times satisfaction.
Administration of orders to minimize shortages, Eliminate wastage and effective stock control.
Ensuring a clean and highly hygienic working environment in the entire kitchen
Ensure correct use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Market survey for quality &affordable supplies
Handles guests’ concerns and suggestions
Handles employees’ concerns and issues

at ESCARPMENT LUXURY LODGE MANYARA NATINAL PARK
  • May 2013 to November 2013
Executive Chef at KATARA LUXURY LODGE
  • December 2012 to April 2013
Acting Executive Chef at PLAN GROUP OF HOTELS IN KENYA
  • May 2011 to March 2012
Executive Pastry Chef
  • September 2010 to April 2011

during the opening period

Supervision and managing all the kitchen operations
Manage food preparation and cooking.
Ensure that food quality standards are met.
In charge of pastry department and also train pastry staff of new recipe
Second in command and take charge in absence of executive chef
Cook food, either on a regular basis or for special functions only.
Plan the menu and create new recipes.
Prepare the budget, including projections of annual food and labor costs.
Train the kitchen staff to ensure the food is prepared according to budget and standards.
Perform a regular inventory of food supplies and equipment. Project future needs and place orders to ensure that they are met.
Ensure that the kitchen adheres to sanitation and safety laws

Pastry Chef at Jawad
  • United Arab Emirates
  • August 2009 to September 2010

Patisserie Valerie, Fine Dining Restaurant

Pastry Chef at Palm Tree Hotel and Safari Camp
  • October 2007 to July 2009

Palm tree is one of the largest safari camps in Southern Sudan, catering for an average 350 pax per day. In addition there are numerous workshops, conferences and special events held. The Pastry Chef is solely responsible for designing, coordinating and over sighting the new menus

Supervising & coordinating pastry kitchen operations.
Maintaining pastry quality, establishing and maintaining international standards in hygiene& sanitation, work safety and best practice.
Responsible for pro-actively managing and supporting pastry staff.
Demonstrates creativity and innovation in product development in daily operation and for food promotions.
Controls food supplies.
Maintains control of internal food stock and turn over.
Controls and plans production of special events, weddings, promotions etc
Makes recommendations for new menu products and for promotional activities
Keeps recipes updated for costing.
Coordinates schedule for staff duty roster.
Cake Decorations & etc.

at Sarova Stanley Hotels
  • February 2007 to April 2007
Pastry Chef at Bookfirst Restauran
  • March 2001 to September 2001

The Bookfirst Restaurant it’s a chain of restaurants based in Kenya under the same roof with Nakumatt supermarkets e.g. 11 branches

Coordinating and managing the kitchen operations
Purchasing
Leading hygiene training
Supervising kitchen department
Making fancy pastries
Doing the occasional cakes

Assistant at The Green Corner Restauran
  • January 2001 to March 2001

Green Corner restaurant is a four star restaurant situated in the city centre of Nairobi Kenya.

Acting as Pastry when required -
Heading the night shift
Cake decoration
Desert preparation

Pastry Cook at Marble Arch Hotel 3star
  • October 2000 to December 2000

Marble Arch hotel is a three star hotel situated in the city centre of Nairobi Kenya.

Deserts preparations
Cake decorations

Pastry Cook
  • August 1999 to March 2000

Industries Canteen Department
Worked as

Assistant at Fresh Bake Restauran
  • July 1998 to July 1999

Baking bread, pastries
Worked as head baker when required.

Baker at Hi-Tech Hot bread Bakers
  • June 1997 to January 1998

Baking bread, pastries, cake decorations
Supervision
In charge of all the operations in bakery

Baker at Bagels and Buns Bakers Ltd
  • September 1995 to March 1997

Baking bread, pastries
Cake decorations

at Mini Bakeries Ltd
  • Kenya
  • February 1995 to August 1995

Education

Diploma, Food and production studies
  • at Utilli College
  • April 2004

Certificate in Food and Production

Specialties & Skills

QUALITY
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
CONFERENCES
COST CONTROL
CREATIVE
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
DEVELOPMENT
EVENT MANAGEMENT
GENERAL MANAGEMENT

Hobbies

  • Cooking, listening to gospel music
    Employee of the year