Innovative mid-career Chef with 5+ years of experience in Kenyan hospitality establishments. Expertise in East African fusion cuisine, cost control, and kitchen team leadership. Certified in food safety with proven success in enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
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Common Work Locations: Nairobi, Ruiru, Ngara, NAKURU
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Joseph Chebet
Kiambu, Nakuru, Kenya
•Phone +254 712 345 678
•jchebet.chef@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sous Chef
• Kenya
Sarova Mara Restaurant
March 2022 - Present
• Reduced food costs by 18% through strategic supplier negotiations and waste reduction initiatives
• Developed 15+ new menu items contributing to 25% increase in repeat customers
• Trained and mentored 12 kitchen staff members in modern cooking techniques
Line Cook
• Kenya
The Arbor Place Hotel
June 2019 - February 2022
• Implemented inventory tracking system that reduced stockouts by 40%
• Achieved 97% compliance rating in Nairobi County health inspections
• Created popular nyama choma platter that became top-selling main course
Kitchen Assistant
• Kenya
Greenview Safari Lodge
January 2018 - May 2019
• Streamlined prep station workflow reducing morning setup time by 30 minutes
• Developed cost-effective mandazi recipe saving KES 15,000 monthly
• Maintained 100% equipment functionality through preventive maintenance schedule
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Kenya Institute of Management
• Kenya
• June 2022
SKILLS
Menu Development · Cost Control · Kenyan Cuisine · Food Safety Standards · Team Training · Inventory Management · Fusion Cooking · POS Systems · Swahili & English Fluency
PROJECTS
Seasonal Farm-to-Table Program
• Kenya
• Collaborated with local Nakuru County farmers to source 80% seasonal ingredients
• Developed rotating menu that increased off-peak season revenue by 35%
• Reduced food mileage costs by 40% through hyper-local sourcing
Kitchen Digitization Initiative
• Kenya
• Implemented inventory management software reducing manual tracking by 12 hours/week
• Created digital recipe database improving consistency across shifts
• Trained 15+ staff members on new kitchen management system
CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate in Food Production
• Kenya
• November 2020
Kenya Utalii College
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3
• Kenya
• March 2021
Kenya Bureau of Standards
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Nakuru County Chef Excellence Award
• 2023
Kenya Hotelkeepers Association
Top Rated Restaurant (Top 3 Finalist)
• 2022
EatOut Kenya Awards
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