Rose Njeri Waithanji
Nairobi ,Kenya
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic hospitality management professional with a strong passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Possesses a solid educational background in hospitality management and practical experience through internships and attachments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commis Chef
CJ'S Restaurant
Nairobi , Kenya
08.2025 - Current
- Prepare ingredients and assisted in meal preparation for various dishes.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Follow food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Participate in daily cleaning tasks to uphold kitchen hygiene standards.
- Collaborate with team members to meet service demands during peak hours.
Chef
Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Enhanced my culinary skills through daily food preparation, plating, and service in a high-standard hotel kitchen environment.
- Gained experience in preparing a variety of cold dishes, salads, starters, and desserts while ensuring consistency in quality, portioning, and presentation.
- Strengthened my knowledge of kitchen hygiene, food safety standards, and stock management practices in a busy and structured kitchen setup.
- Improved my ability to work under pressure, especially during high-traffic events, banquets, and guest functions.
- Collaborated with a diverse kitchen brigade, enhancing my teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
- Learned to follow recipes accurately while being encouraged to contribute creative ideas for menu improvement and food presentation.
Chef
Sportsview Hotel Kasarani
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in preparing and plating dishes according to establishment standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation of meals during peak hours.
- Learned and maintained recipes to maintain consistency in taste and preparations.
- Collaborated with senior chefs and kitchen staff to execute event and banqueting menus for corporate meeting, weddings and special events.
- Learned and applied diverse cooking techniques such as grilling, sautéing, roasting and baking in both à la carte and buffet service set up.
Waitress
Royal Nairobi Golf Club
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in the day-to-day operations of the golf club, including guest services, food and beverage management, and event coordination.
- Took orders and served food and beverages to guests.
- Managed and maintained accurate records of cash and credit transactions.
Chef
Royal Nairobi Golf Club
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in preparing and plating dishes according to establishment standards.
- Supported senior chefs in meal preps including chopping, marinating and portioning ingredients.
- Learned and followed recipes to maintain consistency in taste and preparation.
- Acquired and improved skills in breakfast live station and its maintenance during serving breakfast.
- Assisted senior chefs in preparation of customers' orders and plating the orders.
- Improved speed in preparation of à la carte menu orders during peak service period.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality management
Mount Kenya University
Thika, Kenya 05.2019 - 12.2024
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Maai Mahiu Girls High School
Naivasha, Kenya 01.2013 - 12.2017
Skills
- Food preparation
- Presentation skills
- Kitchen hygiene and food safety standards
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teamwork
- Collaboration skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Portion control
- À la carte services
- Buffet services
- Event catering services
- Guest service
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Pressure management
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling, Experiencing new destinations
- Developing interpersonal and communication skills
References
- Jared Nyawiro, Ass. Human Resource Manager, Royal Nairobi Golf Club, +254714824155, ncharred@yahoo.com
- Harold Akoth, Head Chef, Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club, Sena.45degreeskitchen@gmail.com
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Commis Chef
CJ'S Restaurant
08.2025 - Current
Chef
Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club
02.2025 - 06.2025
Chef
Sportsview Hotel Kasarani
05.2024 - 08.2024
Waitress
Royal Nairobi Golf Club
10.2023 - 12.2023
Chef
Royal Nairobi Golf Club
10.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality management
Mount Kenya University
05.2019 - 12.2024
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Maai Mahiu Girls High School
01.2013 - 12.2017