Foibe Elina Ndesheetelwa Nakudenya
Windhoek ,Namibia 🇳🇦
Summary
Creative and passionate Head Chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Wilderness Safari
Windhoek, Khomas
10.2024 - Current
- Plating food creatively and maximising customer enjoyments
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
- Assisted with menu planning activities by suggesting creative ideas for dishes based on seasonal ingredients.
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Organized special events such as banquets or catering services when required.
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrees, desserts, and specialty items.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Supervised the preparation of meals according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Organized kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations during peak service hours.
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
Assistant Executive Chef|Head Chef
Epacha Game Lodge and Spa
Outjo, Namibia
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed menus and recipes for a variety of dishes
- Inspected ingredients and equipment to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Prepared variety of foods according to guests dietary requirements
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Created weekly work schedules for kitchen personnel based on anticipated business volume.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy prior to submitting them for approval.
Kitchen Supervisor
Olivia's kitchen
Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Creating a five star menu
- Prepped foods for dishes, including roasted, sautéed, fried and baked items
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Managed food usage with proper stock rotation to prevent spoilage.
- Ordering and counting restaurant stock
- Ensuring food safety and health, quality standards are met
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Planned work schedules for staff members based on customer demand and budget constraints.
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment to maintain efficient operations in the kitchen.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
Education
Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Alison Online UK Institute
Online UK Institute 09.2023
Diploma in Banking, Finance And Credit NQF Level 6 - Finance Management
Institute of Bankers
Windhoek, Khomas 11.2016
Skills
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Nutritional knowledge
- Signature dish creation
- Banquets and catering
- Recipe creation
- Menu development
- Food Safety Regulations
- Fine-dining expertise
- Kitchen equipment safety
- Portion standards
REFERENCES
1.Mr Alex Nder
Contact:+264814788223
Lodge manager
@Epacha Game lodge and spa
2.Hanghuwo Jennifer
Contact: +264818392697
Email: hanghuwojeniffer55@gmail.com
Restaurant manager
@Olivia's kitchen Restaurant
Timeline
Head Chef
Wilderness Safari
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Executive Chef|Head Chef
Epacha Game Lodge and Spa
05.2023 - 08.2024
Kitchen Supervisor
Olivia's kitchen
03.2019 - 05.2023
Diploma in Hospitality Management - Hospitality
Alison Online UK Institute
Diploma in Banking, Finance And Credit NQF Level 6 - Finance Management
Institute of Bankers