Brian Wanjiku
Nairobi
Summary
Personable Waiter with more than 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Intelligent and focused with in-depth knowledge of wine and other alcoholic beverages. Am a very good team player with excellent communication skills. Given a chance to grow my enthusiasm, in the food and beverage industry, I can be an asset to the firm as it gives memorable experiences to all who get a chance to visit. My biggest accomplishment is my previous post where I managed to run a successful kitchen as the lead chef.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Thurnder Bistro Restaurant
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredients, and supply stock to prepare and plan fresh orders.
- Ensured quality menu production maintaining strict hygiene standards
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Managed a team of six kitchen staff making sure everyone had clear duties at work.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- planned the kitchen layout to fit our menu while maintaining efficiency during high-volume production.
- Developed and produced different menu items which our guests well appreciated.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Actively collaborated with other senior staff across departments to strategize on selling more of our pro horses and the other items that didn't sell as much
Ice Skating Instructor
Aura group
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
- Supported smooth running of events by arriving on-time and well-equipped.
- cutting the ice using a zamboni
- Making sure all the skaters at the link are observing all the safety rules.
- Carrying out skating demos for new skaters
- Sharpening the skates skillfully for excellent performance on ice
Waiter
Azuri Restaurant
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
- Welcoming and sitting guest as i present the menu ready to take orders and offer smooth service.
- setting up the restaurant for different meals, that is breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Taking and packaging takeout orders.
- Handled 4 to 5 tables of 4pax at a time.
intern
GOLDEN TULIPS HOTEL
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Practicing restaurant service and operation in a 5 star environment.
- Bar service and cocktail presentations
- Banqueting service, where working closely with the banqueting manager to learn the process of booking conference meetings and setting up the hall in preparation for the meetings.
- Professionally serving different foods and beverages.
- Serving wine professionally by conducting a proper presentation and pouring.
- Production and preparation of various dishes under supervision of station chefs in charge.
Waiter
QUIVER LOUNGE
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Setting up and prepping the restaurant area for service.
- Suggestive selling and upselling the menu products during service.
- Professionally serving wines and other alcoholic beverages while sharing knowledge about this products.
- Attending to guests needs and requests swiftly maintaining a smooth flow of service.
- Billing guests and bidding them goodbyes.
Line Cook
Ashaki Grill & BBQ restaurant
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Checking out all the food ingredients required for the day's production from the stores office.
- Preparing vegetables and meats in different cuts ready for production on order.
- Taking and producing food orders incoordination with the service team.
- Preparation and production of mediteranian and west African cuisines.
- Preparation and production of fresh juices and mocktails.
Intern
LEOPARD BEACH RESORT AND SPA
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Learning 5 star restaurant service and operation.
- Professionally serving a variety of different foods and beverages.
- Learning food production operations in supervision of line chefs in charge.
- learning practically front office operations, from checking in, briefing, billing and checking out guests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
Mt. Kenya University
Thika, Nairobi Province, Kenya08.2020
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Mt. Kenya University
Thika, Nairobi Province, Kenya08.2017
GED - Computer License.
KIwan Computer College
02.2015
High School Diploma - High School Study
Goshen High School
11.2014
Skills
- Decent wine and spirits knowledge
- Table service
- Service in high volume dining spaces
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Point Of Sale system operation
- Food hygiene protocol
- Good in leadership and teamwork
- Efficient under pressure
- Interpersonal skills
- Food and beverage service
- Training exercises
- Safety regulations
- Sports injuries training
- Physical and endurance training
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Upper intermediate
German
Elementary
Skating
Skating has been my second passion and my go-to fitness activity. I have participated in different skating disciplines over the year and coached other younger skaters both as a professional and volunteer.
I have a combined 12 years experience in skating.
Timeline
Head Chef
Thurnder Bistro Restaurant
01.2024 - 06.2024
Ice Skating Instructor
Aura group
11.2022 - 08.2023
Waiter
Azuri Restaurant
02.2021 - 08.2022
intern
GOLDEN TULIPS HOTEL
12.2019 - 03.2020
Waiter
QUIVER LOUNGE
08.2018 - 10.2019
Line Cook
Ashaki Grill & BBQ restaurant
05.2017 - 01.2018
Intern
LEOPARD BEACH RESORT AND SPA
12.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management
Mt. Kenya University
Associate of Arts - Hospitality Management
Mt. Kenya University
GED - Computer License.
KIwan Computer College
High School Diploma - High School Study
Goshen High School
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