WENGELAWIT WODAGO
London
Summary
Accomplished culinary professional with a strong passion for food presentation and extensive familiarity with cultural and international cuisines. Demonstrates exceptional leadership proficiency, effectively coordinating restaurant service and leading kitchen teams. Skilled in food cost calculation, training and mentoring talent, and ensuring dedication to cleanliness and efficient cooking practices. Resilient under stress, with a deep understanding of food storage principles, aiming to enhance culinary operations through innovative techniques.
Driven individual with knack for culinary creativity and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Possesses strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail, ensuring top-notch meal preparation and presentation. Aims to elevate customers' culinary experiences through innovative and delicious dishes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef Ethiopian Cuisine
Self employed
London
01.2016 - Current
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various cooking techniques, improved dish presentation.
- Optimised workflow processes reduced time spent on administrative tasks.
- Improved customer satisfaction by creating innovative and appetising menu items.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for enhanced efficiency.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
Education
GCSEs - General science, Maths, English, Amharic, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Nekempt primary and Secondary School
Nekempt, Ethiopia 01.1985 - 06.1997
Diploma of Higher Education - Civil Law
Addis Abeba University, Ethiopia
Addis Abeba 01.1998 - 06.2000
Skills
- Passion for food presentation
- Cultural cuisine familiarity
- Food cost calculation
- Leadership proficiency
- Training and mentoring talent
- Restaurant service coordination
- Dedication to cleanliness
- Team leadership in kitchen
- Time-Efficient cooking
- International cuisine familiarity
- Stress resilience
- Food storage principles
Timeline
Chef Ethiopian Cuisine
Self employed
01.2016 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Civil Law
Addis Abeba University, Ethiopia
01.1998 - 06.2000
GCSEs - General science, Maths, English, Amharic, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Biology
Nekempt primary and Secondary School
01.1985 - 06.1997