ANTONY MUKIRI GATHUA
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Novotel Nairobi Westlands, specializing in innovative recipe development and meticulous cost control. Expertise in training staff to uphold the highest standards of kitchen safety and hygiene, fostering a productive and compliant work environment. Skilled in menu planning and food presentation, consistently delivering high-quality dishes that elevate customer satisfaction and drive repeat business. Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences through culinary excellence and creativity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
Novotel Nairobi westlands
08.2024 - Current
- Cost control
- New recipe creation
- Training new staff
- Checking up on staff awareness
CHEF DE PARTIE
LORD ERROL GOURMET FRENCH FINE DINING
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Cost control
- New recipe creation
- Training new staff
- Checking up on staff awareness
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE
Merceri restaurant, fine dining - Athens, Greece
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepare food according to recipes.
- Requisition of stock for the stations.
- Mentoring junior staff.
- Do daily stocks take.
- Report to sous chef on daily kitchen duties.
LEAD CHEF
AMELIA KAREN HOTEL
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Cleaning kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Production of high-quality food.
- Ensuring kitchen safety.
- Ensuring food hygiene is adhered to.
- Daily stocks take.
COMMIS CHEF
ROYAL NAIROBI GOLF CLUB
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Application of International HACCP procedure.
- Presentation of barbeque dinner.
- Ensuring kitchen safety.
- Buffet presentation and active cooking.
COMMIS CHEF
AMERICANA FOOD COMPANY - Doha, Qatar
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Application of International HACCP procedure.
- Presentation of barbeque dinner.
- Ensuring kitchen safety.
- Buffet presentation and active cooking.
Education
Industrial Training -
Karen Blixen Camp Maasai Mara
nairobiDiploma - Food Production
Amboseli Institute of Technology And Hospitality Management
NairobiKenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Nakeel Boys' High School
NairobiSkills
Diverse cuisine preparation
Recipe development
Budget management
Food presentation
Staff training
Culinary safety protocols
Accomplishments
- Developed tasting menus for new restaurant business.
- Managed 40 kitchen staff in restaurant with 250 a seat capacity.
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Created complete ala carte set restaurant menu alongside executive chef.
Certification
CPA-K
Timeline
JUNIOR SOUS CHEF
Novotel Nairobi westlands
08.2024 - Current
CHEF DE PARTIE
LORD ERROL GOURMET FRENCH FINE DINING
01.2024 - 06.2024
DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE
Merceri restaurant, fine dining - Athens, Greece
01.2023 - 12.2023
LEAD CHEF
AMELIA KAREN HOTEL
01.2021 - 12.2022
COMMIS CHEF
ROYAL NAIROBI GOLF CLUB
01.2019 - 12.2020
COMMIS CHEF
AMERICANA FOOD COMPANY - Doha, Qatar
05.2018 - 11.2018
CPA-K
01-2016
Diploma - Food Production
Amboseli Institute of Technology And Hospitality Management
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Nakeel Boys' High School
Industrial Training -
Karen Blixen Camp Maasai Mara
References
- SUSAN, MUGURE, Human resource manager, Susan.mugure@myaccor.com, +254711881198, Novotel Nairobi westlands
- Leonard, Kang'ethe, Managing Director, +254740674361, Amelia Karen Hotel
- Jared, Nyariwo, HR Manager, +254714824055, Royal Nairobi Golf Club
- Mr. Mohammed, Sharif, Head, +97450228083, KFC Qatar