LINCOLN MAWEU MUIA
Demi Chef De Partie
NAIROBI,Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Demi Chef de Partie with over 3 years of progressive experience in fine dining, luxury hotels, and high-volume kitchen environments. Skilled in food preparation, menu execution, and plating artistry across multiple cuisines, including continental, Mediterranean, and fusion. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure while maintaining consistency, quality, and adherence to food safety standards. Strong background in station management (saucier, entrémetier, and garde manger), supporting senior chefs in menu planning, stock control, and training of junior staff. Recognized for creativity, teamwork, and commitment to delivering exceptional guest dining experiences. Currently seeking to leverage technical expertise and leadership potential to contribute to a world-class culinary team while progressing toward a Chef de Partie role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Demi Chef De Partie
ARGYLE GRAND HOTEL NAIROBI AIRPORT
12.2023 - Current
- Producing a consistently excellent food produce, to exceed the guest’s expectation.
- Training and supervising the more junior team members to enhance the overall quality of the culinary offerings.
- Preparing and serving any food delegated to me as my responsibility ensuring the highest possible quality is maintained and that agreed standards for food preparation and presentation are met at all times.
- Preparing appetizers plus meat and vegetables for entrees, as well as help with proper presentation of the food.
- Adhering to company procedures in regards to temperature checks, food labelling and dating, cleaning schedules and hygiene regulations at all times and ensuring that all records of such are updated and kept.
- Helping the chef de partie in food cost controls and achieving the budget
- Assisting with the acceptance and storage of deliveries and that all relevant company procedures are adhered to.
- Maintaining the work area in a clean, hygienic and tidy state at all times.
Demi Chef De Partie
SANKARA AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION NAIROBI
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Preparing all food to customer satisfaction inclusion of special dietary concerns accounts.
- Overseeing preparation, production, portioning and presentation of food.
- Training new staff members and supervising their activities.
- Made sure that food hygiene practices are followed in totality.
- Helping in deliveries and restocking.
- Fine dining in Graze Steak House.
- Josper fire grilling.
- Supervisory duties.
Commis I Chef
ENGLISH POINT MARINA HOTEL
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Making various Sauces and Soups for the operation.
- Cooking and preparing elements of high-quality dishes.
- Preparing the various types of Pizzas.
- Preparation and production of breakfast items.
- Contributed in maintenance of Kitchen and food safety standards.
- Buffet setting.
Intern
ENGLISH POINT MARINA HOTEL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Setting up station according to catering and event guidelines.
- Preparing food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
- Restocking all items as needed throughout shift.
- Helping in peeling, storing, cleaning and preparation of food in mass production.
- Preparation of desserts and pastries.
Commis II
AIRPORT LANDING HOTEL
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Training the placed interns.
- Checking quality and freshness of ingredients.
- Executed opening and closing procedures.
- Production of breakfast items and ala-carte.
- Presenting, garnishing and arranging final dishes.
- Stocking the kitchen.
- Serving food.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work area by handling utensils equipment’s and dishes.
- Storing ingredients and food.
Attaché
AIRPORT LANDING HOTEL
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
- Washing and appropriately storing all working appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards and dishes.
- Assisting the chef on duty in preparation of meal ingredients i.e., washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting and chopping of fruits, vegetables, poultry and meat.
- Carrying out opening duties of the kitchen.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi03.2022
Computer Packages
Tebotech Computer Training College
03.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
Makueni Boys High School
01.2015
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - undefined
Utafiti Day and Boarding Primary School
01.2011
Skills
Excellent attitude towards changing environment and adaptability
Terrif record on training and mentoring kitchen staff
Adaptable to modern working devices
Well-honed communication, interpersonal, organizational and planning skills
Ability to anticipate clients tastes and preferences
Ability to create new recipes from popular ingredients
Willing and ready to learn/ upgrade continually in the field
Highly expertise on multiple cuisine styles
References
Moses, Ngala, Executive Chef, +254722925230, Sankara Autograph Collection Nairobi, Nairobi, Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence, work ethic and performance.
Interests
Networking/Reading Novels, Cooking and Socializing, Travelling and site seeing
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 19th March 1996
- Gender: Male
- Age: 28 years
- Marital Status: Single
- ID No: 34952803
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Language: English, Swahili
- Contacts: +254707845853
Timeline
Demi Chef De Partie
ARGYLE GRAND HOTEL NAIROBI AIRPORT
12.2023 - Current
Demi Chef De Partie
SANKARA AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION NAIROBI
03.2022 - 11.2023
Commis I Chef
ENGLISH POINT MARINA HOTEL
08.2021 - 01.2022
Intern
ENGLISH POINT MARINA HOTEL
05.2021 - 08.2021
Commis II
AIRPORT LANDING HOTEL
09.2019 - 03.2021
Attaché
AIRPORT LANDING HOTEL
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Technical University of Kenya
Computer Packages
Tebotech Computer Training College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - undefined
Makueni Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - undefined
Utafiti Day and Boarding Primary School