Oluwatosin Oladoye
Birmingham,West Midland
Summary
Accomplished Chef Manager with extensive experience in kitchen management and menu design, demonstrated through roles at Empress Restaurant and Chicken Republic. Proven expertise in inventory control, staff training, and maintaining health and safety compliance. Adept at collaborating with teams to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction. Previous experience as a Computer Hardware Technology Engineering Consultant adds a unique problem-solving skill set to culinary operations. Committed to delivering high-quality dining experiences while pursuing opportunities for professional growth in the culinary industry.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Empress Restaurant
Birmingham, West Midland
06.2024 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations during the Head Chef's absence, maintaining smooth service delivery.
- Support chefs with food preparation for high-standard plating and presentation.
- Followed standardised recipes to maintain consistent food quality during each service.
- Prepared basic items under the chef's supervision, following recipes and quality standards.
- Follow recipes and customer order details to cook high-quality meals consistently.
- Maintained high hygiene by regularly cleaning surfaces and equipment thoroughly.
- Performed routine maintenance to keep kitchen equipment, and knives functioning properly.
- Stored food by following safety procedures to prevent spoilage and waste.
- Monitored food temperatures during storage and cooking to meet regulations.
- Collaborated with the kitchen team to streamline cooking workflow and reduce prep time.
Chef Manager
CHICKEN REPUBLIC
Ibadan, Nigeria
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinated kitchen operations, scheduled staff shifts, and maintained food hygiene standards.
- Discussed dietary needs and allergies with customers to prepare suitable meals.
- Ran regular staff training to improve cooking techniques and kitchen efficiency.
Chef Manager
MAUVE LOUNGE
Ibadan, Nigeria
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Controlled inventory levels, ordered supplies, and negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective deals.
- Managed the designing of new menus, making changes, additions and removals based on trends and team input.
- Collaborated with front-of-house managers to streamline communication between kitchen and dining area for optimal service.
- Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
- Led team in preparation of high-quality dishes, consistently meeting customer expectations and dietary requirements.
chef
ADIS HOTELS RESTAURANT
Ibadan, Nigeria
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Follow health and safety standards during food storage preparation and handling daily.
- Set cooking garnishing and plating standards for consistent kitchen output.
- Create detailed food presentation guidelines for consistently visually appealing dishes.
Computer Hardware Technology Engineering Consultant
Naptha Technology
Ibadan, Nigeria
06.2015 - 05.2019
- Test hardware and software systems against agreed software and protocols.
- Troubleshoot diagnosed faults, stabilize systems using software to remove discrepancies.
- Answer service calls quickly, identifying software or hardware issues immediately.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer SCIENCE
Tai Solarin University Of Education
Ijebu ode2023
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control and stock management
- Menu design
- Staff training and development
- Warehouse operations
- Computer hardware and networking
- Problem solving
- Health and safety compliance
- Customer service excellence
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- [Area of certification] certified
- [Area of study] certified
- [Type] Licence
Hobbies and interests
Table tennis and music.
I love to play table tennis and listening to music.
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Empress Restaurant
06.2024 - Current
Chef Manager
CHICKEN REPUBLIC
09.2023 - 04.2024
Chef Manager
MAUVE LOUNGE
02.2021 - 08.2023
chef
ADIS HOTELS RESTAURANT
07.2019 - 02.2021
Computer Hardware Technology Engineering Consultant
Naptha Technology
06.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer SCIENCE
Tai Solarin University Of Education