SIMON KIOKO MATUVA

• Monitored inventory levels, implementing controls to minimize stock discrepancies while maintaining adequate supplies for business operations.
• Collaborated with various departments to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Managed financial data with precision to ensure accurate reporting and informed decisionmaking.

• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
• Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
• Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
• Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.

Did set up the best practices on service, computerised the drinks and food controls including production automation.

Transformed the club to optimised revenues and profits, reduced cost, improved guest experience, hospitality/service standards, etc.

Developed best approach to link the actual activities in production departments, stores and outlets to with the Pos System for accuracy in both physical stocks and the cost.

Improved the standards of service, introduced Chinese, Indian and Continental Cuisines, Managed music by DJ and Live band, Introduced brewed coffee culture, milkshakes, smoothies and fresh blended juices, Improved the general perception of the restaurant by the public.

Revived the place within 4 months by focusing on customer care, food quality and best service approach, team work and strict stocks and cost management.

• Incharge of Lifestyle, Prestige, Ukay, Mega and Embakasi Branches

I was the first person who computerised the stocks in year 2006 from the analysis books used since the place opened back in late 1990's