HILLARY SIMWA
Food And Beverage
Nairobi,30
Summary
Meticulous culinary professional eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a good understanding of a seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends. Customer-oriented Wait Staff Member with experience in service industry. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with focus on guest satisfaction when interacting with patrons. Licensed for preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bar waiter
MADELINE RESTAURANT
KHOBAR
03.2021
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures
- Initiated training for new team members on service techniques to improve productivity and increase bar workflows
- Maintained well-organized place to keep work consistent
- Mentored bar staff to prepare each for demanding roles
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Bar server
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
NAIROBI
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in a fast-paced environment
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve drinks flavors
- Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
Demi Chef De Partie
DUSIT D2
NAIROBI
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
Restaurant Manager
PIZZA HUT
NAIROBI
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Responsible for planning schedules and daily marketing ideas
- Communicated targets and reviews to crew members
- Ensured food safety is observed across all shifts
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff
- Did daily banking for the sales accumulated
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify the menu and promote restaurants.
Education
Associate of Arts - Food And Nutrition
UTALII COLLEGE
NAIROBI, KENYA 09.2018 -
High School Diploma - undefined
KANGEMI HIGH SCHOOL
NAIROBI, KENYA 11.2015 - undefined
Skills
Proper Food Handling
Sex
Male
Maritalstatus
Single
Religion
Christian
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenyan
Timeline
Bar waiter
MADELINE RESTAURANT
03.2021
Bar server
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
05.2019 - 02.2021
Associate of Arts - Food And Nutrition
UTALII COLLEGE
09.2018 -
Demi Chef De Partie
DUSIT D2
10.2017 - 04.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
KANGEMI HIGH SCHOOL
11.2015 - undefined
Restaurant Manager
PIZZA HUT
09.2015 - 10.2017
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