George M Craven

To establish solid culinary network with other professionals in the industry in order to expand A Quick learning culture in response to the dynamic chances within the industry to embrace modern cookery techniques and technologies.

Over 15 years of kitchen expertise in busy culinary settings With reputable track record of administrative and organizational skills, Aggressive and highly motivated Chef with excellent Passion in meal preparation, portioning, presentation and Managing high volume of food orders in running a successful culinary business. Skilled trainer in food production, Costing and hygiene as per the HACCP guidelines.

• Ensuring compliance on general standards within food production areas, personal hygiene and equipment as per HACCP guidelines.
• General supervisory roles within food production zones, creation of kitchen employees' work schedules and their attendance.
• Ensuring timely ordering of raw material, their quality, preparation and storage.
• Ensuring recipe development for products, their costing and regular menu update based on seasonal preferences of raw material.
• Ensuring regular menu training, presentation and portioning is of standard measures and consistent.
• Preparing and submitting key departmental reports to the management whenever required.
• Ensuring regular kitchen inventory check and its operations.
• Staff training of supervisors and kitchen staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards, consistent and product knowledge.
• Preparing all departmental budgets/financial decision making for all scheduled events.
• Menu development, costing of all dishes and maintenance of regular update on variety and consistency.
• Determining plating technique and standards for the establishment.
• Discuss daily food reports with key kitchen and F&B team members.
• Ensuring sufficient staffing levels are scheduled to accommodate business demands.
• Set guidelines for staff which align the organization as per standard operation procedures, HRM policies and development programs for employees.
• Ensuring implementation of extra assignments as would be appropriate for the management.

• Event Manager, Culinary Hub And Services, 2020-To Date, Compiling and implementing event plans checklists and concepts, Coordinating all relevant parties in the function, Handling budgeting and invoicing, Liaising and negotiating with vendors, Negotiating sponsorship deals, Handling logistics, Updating event owners on the preparation and processes, Managing branding and communication, Developing event feedback surveys
• BLOCK HOTEL - NYALI BEACH MOMBASA, In-House Training, MAY 1996-OCT 1996, Mass food production a-la-carte and pastry courses, Personal hygiene, Food delivery, Menu planning and costing, Handling kitchens equipment and their cleanliness, Temperature and pest control
• LAGOON REEF HOTEL MOMBASA, In-House Training, 1996, Mass food production and presentation, A-la-carte, Personal hygiene

• Refresher course in Human Capital & Legal Aspect In Hospitality, Kenya Utalii College, 04/05/2015 - 05/15/2015
• Computer Training, Maono Computer Training College, 07/16/2011 - 09/16/2011
• Exchange Programme, Sankara Hotel Nairobi, 07/26/2011 - 08/25/2011
• Universal Work Health & Safety Certificate, 05/03/2011 - 05/06/2011
• Training, Ranchers Restaurant, Entebee, Uganda, 12/07/2007 - 03/21/2008
• Refresher Course, Kenya Utalii College, 03/02/2006 - 04/13/2006
• Computer Training, Nakuru Computer Training And Service, 09/01/2005 - 11/30/2005

• 05/20/2019, 1st Runners up Employee of the Month Award, Sarova Woodlands
• 12/11/2009 - 03/20/2016, Trustee Staff Retirement Scheme, Sovereign Group
• 06/26/2012, Business Partner Consultant Performance-Management Training
• 03/25/2011, Trustees Training Seminar, Retirement Benefits Authority
• 05/2003 - 2005, Long Serving Award, Merica Hotel Nakuru

• Mr Tobias Oloo, Parklands Sports Club, P.O Box 239, 00200, Nairobi, +254721519885
• Mrs Monica Ndachi, Sarova Hotels Kenya, P.O Box 15272, 20109, Nakuru, +254712333666
• Mr Kenneth Korir, Sarova Hotels Kenya, +254722832120

• Volleyball
• Cooking
• Hiking
• Volunteering for community service

• ID Number: 11832252
• Date of Birth: 02/21/73
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Kenyan