JUSTINA EMMANUELLA
Enugu,Enugu
Summary
Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Garden Court Hotel
Enugu, Enugu
07.2015 - Current
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Assigned specific duties to employees to maintain productive operation of kitchen and food service.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
High School Teacher
Ideal Mind Foundation School
Lagos
03.2007 - 12.2014
- Preparing lesson plans in the assigned content area to teach required learning objectives
- Assigning and grading projects, assignments and tests
- Assessing students' skills and knowledge regularly
- Creating and enforcing classroom rules, policies and procedures
- Supervising students and addressing behavior issues inside the classroom and at other times, such as lunch period
- Helping individual students who are behind or struggling to learn the content
- Collaborating with other High School Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the learning process.
Education
Bachelor's - Sociology and Anthropology
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
11.2004
High school or equivalent - Senior Secondary School
Ifite High School
07.1999
Skills
- Menu Development
- Staff Coordination
- Pantry Restocking
- Cost Control
- Business Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Purchasing
- Dish Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Food and Beverage Pairing
- Meal Preparation
Timeline
Chef
Garden Court Hotel
07.2015 - Current
High School Teacher
Ideal Mind Foundation School
03.2007 - 12.2014
Bachelor's - Sociology and Anthropology
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
High school or equivalent - Senior Secondary School
Ifite High School
Similar Profiles
Aphiwe NomvaloAphiwe Nomvalo
Guest Services Manager at Garden Court Milpark HotelGuest Services Manager at Garden Court Milpark Hotel
Stephen DaveyStephen Davey
General Manager at Garden Court LTCGeneral Manager at Garden Court LTC
Abbagale ShorttAbbagale Shortt
Certified Nursing Assistant at Garden Court ChateauCertified Nursing Assistant at Garden Court Chateau