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Wilfried Déguénon

Wilfried Déguénon

London

Summary

Experienced chocolatier and pastry chef with a demonstrated history of working in high-end venues.

Skilled in chocolate and pastry creation, recipe development, and team leadership. Proven ability to

manage kitchen teams and train staff in new techniques.

Oba Chocolat, London - Founder & Head Chocolatier

- Developed the Oba Chocolat brand, integrating superfoods into high-quality chocolates.

- Managed production processes, improving recipes and production efficiency

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastry Chef Consultant

Tasha's Caffe
London
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed special menu items to improve business offerings.
  • Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
  • Created 1 desserts such as Apple Tatin Tasha's style
  • Oversaw pastry production for catering, pick-up orders and in-store customers.
  • Supervised preparation and presentation of desserts for catered events.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
  • Coached new staff on policies, procedures and performance strategies.
  • Developed unique recipes for pastries and desserts, using seasonal ingredients.
  • Planned daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
  • Decorated cakes with intricate designs and patterns.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement in product offerings or processes.

Pastry Chef Consultant

Absolute Taste
U.S.A
05.2023 - 08.2024

Pastry chef for various international events such as Liv Golf held in different locations like Florida, Pennsylvania, and Chicago, USA.

The Queens tournament in London U.K.

LTA Tournament Eastbourne

Salon prive (Car show) and many more...

  • Planned daily production schedules based on customer orders and sales forecasts.
  • Created custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions.

Founder

Oba Chocolat
Ivory Coast
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Drove the production of holiday confections such as mandiants, rochers, Christmas log, and diverse chocolate bonbons.
  • founder of Oba Chocolat, Improving Productions Processes, Recipes

Chocolate Easter Eggs

Oba Chocolat
London
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Prepared for Easter celebrations

Chef

world defense show
Saudi Arabia
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
  • Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.

Chef in Training

Training
Paris
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Increased knowledge and practical skills through intensive training sessions with Angela Agricole in the areas of pastry dough, cream production, plant-based products development, and chocolate confectioneries.

Founder

oba chocolat
London
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Founded Oba Chocolat and enhanced production processes and recipes.

Pastry Chef

compass group
London
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Led the operations of H-Club at Hot Spurs Tottenham FC

Wimbledon in Charge of the Royal Box

Compass group
London
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Wimbledon in charge of the royal box

Pastry Chef

Compass group
London
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed multiple locations including TwIckenham '6 nation’s', Harlequins dessert station, and Chelsea & excel venues.
  • Developed special menu items to improve business offerings.
  • Organized daily tasks for the entire team of bakers ensuring efficient workflow.

Pastry Chef

Sodexo
Ascot
08.2018 - 08.2018
  • Contributed to the success of prestigious events alongside Raymond Blanc's team at Royal Ascot

Consulting For Perly Chocolatier in Israel

Israel
Beit Shemesh
08.2018 - 08.2018
  • I went to Israel at Beit Shemesh to train Perly chocolatier employee and improves recipes.

Wimbledon Championships (I Was Doing the Mise En Place and Service for the Royal Box)

Compass group
London
07.2018 - 07.2018
  • Assumed responsibility for coordinating and executing mise en place and service in the prestigious royal box during Wimbledon Championships

Founder

oba chocolat
Ivory Coast
06.2018 - 06.2018
  • Founded Oba Chocolat, optimizing production processes and enhancing recipes

Pastry Chef

Delaware North (Emirates stadium, West Ham and Wembley stadium)
London
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Delaware North (Emirates stadium, West Ham and Wembley stadium) I did couple of month to replace the pastry chef at the 3 michelin star shifts in the Diamond club in Emirates stadium

Pastry Chef

Landmark hotel
London
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Mise en place for banqueting section|Landmark Hotel (Agency)

Chocolatier

La Chocolaterie du Plessie Trevise (training)
Paris
04.2016 - 04.2016
  • Created various chocolate candies, including molded and coated tablage, ganache, macaroon, candied chestnut, and gingerbread during the Easter season.

Head Pastry Chef

Le Pont de la tour (Frederrik Forster Kitchen)
London
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Performed mise en place for the restaurant and prepared desserts à l’assiette. Managed the mise en place for the shop including making tarts, cakes, etc. Built proficiency in bread-making, ice cream production, and sorbet preparation. Developed new recipes, handled orders, and provided training to the cdp.
  • Inspected equipment and supplies to identify any issues or problems with safety standards.
  • Followed recipe measurement instructions to create delicious pastries, cakes and chocolates.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss ideas for improving efficiency of operations.
  • Managed the budget for the pastry kitchen including purchasing decisions and cost control measures.

Pastry Chef (agency)

The Connaught Hotel (Helene Darroze Kitchen)
London
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Consistently performed and maintained daily mise en place for a high-end Michelin star establishment
  • Decorated cakes incorporating intricate designs and patterns.

Chef De Partie

Bulgary Hotel
London
11.2012 - 10.2014
  • Implemented strict mise en place procedures for the restaurant and dessert à l'assiette, ensuring efficient and organized food preparation.
  • Performed inventory control tasks such as tracking stock levels and ordering supplies when needed.
  • Transported prepared items from the kitchen to designated areas using carts or trays.
  • Followed recipes precisely to create classic French pastries such as éclairs and macarons.
  • Cut fruits into small pieces for use in pies, tarts and other desserts.
  • Assembled truffles and filled chocolates by hand using molds or templates.
  • Organized all baked goods on display counters in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
  • Decorated cakes, cupcakes and other pastries with chocolate, fondant and other toppings.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.

Apprentice Chocolatier

Patisserie, Chocolaterie Osmont
Saint Germain En Laye
02.2011 - 09.2012
  • Made confections from molds and ordered ingredients from manufacturer.
  • Decoratively packaged all products.
  • Prepared and mixed ingredients according to specific recipes.
  • Followed recipes with accuracy and precision to achieve optimal integrity of food products, including specific flavor and texture.
  • Produced food products of desired flavors, textures, colors and bouquets by properly interpreting and following established recipes and procedures.

Baker Apprenticeg and the Service The Albion

Paul
Viroflay
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Assisted in the preparation of doughs, batters and icings for cakes, cupcakes, pies and other baked goods.
  • Weighed out portions of dough before forming into desired shapes for baking.
  • Rolled out dough by hand or with a rolling pin to create pie crusts or other pastry shells.
  • Decorated cakes according to customer specifications using various icing techniques.

Graphic Designer

saatchi et saatchi
Courbevoie
01.2001 - 01.2009
  • other posts outside catering

Education

M.D. -

Ferrandi Culinary School
Paris
12-2011

C.A.P Bakery and Pastry -

Ferrandi Culinary School
Paris
12-2009

Graphic Design

ESAM
Paris
06-2001

BA (Industrial Technical Sciences) -

Lycée De Porcheville
Porcheville
06-1999

Skills

  • Recipe Development
  • Menu preparation
  • Dessert Preparation
  • Glazing and Icing application
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Recipe creation
  • Catering expertise
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Innovation in Product Development
  • Expertise in Chocolate and Pastry Arts
  • Cross-cultural Communication and Training Abilitie

Personal Information

Nationality: French

special achivement

Successfully implemented a training program at Perly Chocolatier in Israel that significantly

improved the skill level of the local team and increased production efficiency by 20%.

Languages

French
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Bamanan
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Pastry Chef Consultant

Tasha's Caffe
11.2023 - Current

Founder

Oba Chocolat
09.2023 - 11.2023

Pastry Chef Consultant

Absolute Taste
05.2023 - 08.2024

Chocolate Easter Eggs

Oba Chocolat
04.2022 - 04.2022

Chef

world defense show
03.2022 - 03.2022

Chef in Training

Training
01.2022 - 01.2022

Founder

oba chocolat
01.2021 - 05.2021

Pastry Chef

compass group
08.2019 - 05.2021

Wimbledon in Charge of the Royal Box

Compass group
06.2019 - 07.2019

Pastry Chef

Compass group
09.2018 - 05.2019

Pastry Chef

Sodexo
08.2018 - 08.2018

Consulting For Perly Chocolatier in Israel

Israel
08.2018 - 08.2018

Wimbledon Championships (I Was Doing the Mise En Place and Service for the Royal Box)

Compass group
07.2018 - 07.2018

Founder

oba chocolat
06.2018 - 06.2018

Pastry Chef

Delaware North (Emirates stadium, West Ham and Wembley stadium)
09.2017 - 05.2018

Pastry Chef

Landmark hotel
07.2016 - 08.2017

Chocolatier

La Chocolaterie du Plessie Trevise (training)
04.2016 - 04.2016

Head Pastry Chef

Le Pont de la tour (Frederrik Forster Kitchen)
09.2015 - 03.2016

Pastry Chef (agency)

The Connaught Hotel (Helene Darroze Kitchen)
01.2015 - 09.2015

Chef De Partie

Bulgary Hotel
11.2012 - 10.2014

Apprentice Chocolatier

Patisserie, Chocolaterie Osmont
02.2011 - 09.2012

Baker Apprenticeg and the Service The Albion

Paul
01.2010 - 12.2010

Graphic Designer

saatchi et saatchi
01.2001 - 01.2009

M.D. -

Ferrandi Culinary School

C.A.P Bakery and Pastry -

Ferrandi Culinary School

Graphic Design

ESAM

BA (Industrial Technical Sciences) -

Lycée De Porcheville
Wilfried Déguénon