Yves Marcus Kabuya
Londn,Kent
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in customer service, retail, and hospitality. Demonstrates exceptional skills in event management, time management, and organisational abilities. Proficient in written and verbal communication, handling criticism, and crisis management. Adept in culinary arts with expertise in food preparation techniques, sauce preparation, seafood handling, roasting and grilling. Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene with a Food Hygiene Certification. Known for creativity, attention to detail, positive attitude, and being a team player. Career goal includes leveraging business sense to enhance quality control and food presentation within the culinary industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Lead Head Chef
Tottenham Spurs Stadium
03.2018 - 01.2025
- Lead chef for match days, responsible for pie mass production
- Supervising my team of 30 chefs, ensuring allergen sheets are current and food safety temperatures are maintained (above 63C)
- Record temperatures for freezers and fridges at designated intervals
- Oversee the entire pie production process, from setup to execution, making up to 3,000 pies daily and serving up to 5,000 pies on match and event days
- Prepare seasonal menus for events and set targets for the team
- Organise the kitchen in preparation for team activities before events
- Monitor and assist the team in setting up their workstations
- Coordinate with agencies to book additional staff when needed
- Enforce strict health and hygiene standards
- Maintain a cooperative and friendly work environment
- Keep accurate records of monetary transactions, authorisations, and reconciliations
Lead Chef
Emirates Stadium
03.2018 - 01.2025
- Collaborate with colleagues to prepare menus
- Ensure adequate supplies at cooking stations
- Maintain a supply of frequently needed ingredients (vegetables, spices, etc.)
- Follow the direction of the executive or sous chef, contributing ideas for new dishes and presentations
- Focus on optimising cooking processes with an emphasis on speed and quality
- Maintain strict health and hygiene standards
- Foster a cooperative work environment
- Accurately record monetary transactions and conduct audits of cash drawers
Chef de Partie
Mondrian - Sea Continent
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsible for food preparation and meal planning
- Supervised team schedules and ensured orders were filled correctly
- Prepped garnishes and managed mise en place
Demi Chef
Club Mexicana
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed processes to meet store budgets and objectives
- Prepared 100% vegan Mexican-inspired dishes, including tacos, nachos, and burritos
- Ensured hygiene and health standards were upheld
- Prepared ingredients for the kitchen team and assisted with stock deliveries
Sales Assistant
GNC Health Store / Holland & Barrett
12.2006 - 10.2008
- Served as a cashier and customer advisor
- Managed customer information and handled telephone inquiries
Commis Chef
Ashridge House
04.2006 - 10.2008
- Assisted with payroll functions, including timekeeping and payroll processing
- Focused on food preparation, supervising schedules, and maintaining hygiene standards
- Helped prepare ingredients and manage stock deliveries
Team Supervisor
Emirates Stadium / Café Deluxe
10.2004 - 12.2007
- Planned meals and supervised kitchen of 50 staff
- Managed short-order and main cooking tasks, ensuring correct order fulfilment and mise en place
- Followed health and safety standards to protect customers from illness and cross-contamination.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
Education
Certificates - City & Guilds, BTEC
Lewisham College
NVQ Diploma - Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking) (Level 2)
Lewisham College
SIA Training - undefined
Lesoco College
01.2015 - 12 2015
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Bromley College
01.2006 - 12 2008
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British Academy of New Music
01.2002 - 12 2006
Media (Video & Photo Editing)
Hackney College
01.2002 - 12 2003
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Lewisham College
01.2001 - 12 2002
GCSEs -
St Joseph’s Academy
London 01.1999 - 12 2001
Skills
- Customer Service
- Event Management
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Handling Criticism
- Culinary Arts
- Attention to Detail
- Creativity
- Team Player
- Food presentation
- Sauce preparation
- Food preparation techniques
- Seafood handling
- Roasting and grilling
- Quality Control
- Food safety awareness
- Food Hygiene Certification
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Lingala
Fluent
Timeline
Lead Head Chef
Tottenham Spurs Stadium
03.2018 - 01.2025
Lead Chef
Emirates Stadium
03.2018 - 01.2025
Chef de Partie
Mondrian - Sea Continent
07.2017 - 01.2019
Demi Chef
Club Mexicana
12.2016 - 02.2017
SIA Training - undefined
Lesoco College
01.2015 - 12 2015
Sales Assistant
GNC Health Store / Holland & Barrett
12.2006 - 10.2008
Commis Chef
Ashridge House
04.2006 - 10.2008
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Bromley College
01.2006 - 12 2008
Team Supervisor
Emirates Stadium / Café Deluxe
10.2004 - 12.2007
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British Academy of New Music
01.2002 - 12 2006
Media (Video & Photo Editing)
Hackney College
01.2002 - 12 2003
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Lewisham College
01.2001 - 12 2002
GCSEs -
St Joseph’s Academy
01.1999 - 12 2001
NVQ Diploma - Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking) (Level 2)
Lewisham College
Certificates - City & Guilds, BTEC
Lewisham College
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