Victor Ojwang

Artistic, passionate, and dedicated individual. I am a creative who is inspired to always be hands-on and a team player. My career of almost 8 years has taught be to be meticulous, organized, methodical and adaptive to change. Key to a great kitchen and staff relationships are communication, honesty, and a love for food.

MOST RECENT EPERIENCE Chef De Partie Adyaf Gulf Compnay Ltd. – Saudi Arabia 2018 2020 Sous Chef Grand Hyatt Hotel – Muscat Oman A 5 Star luxury hotel with a multiple dining locations, kitchens, pastry sections, bakery, andchocolate production room. • Preparing, distributing and meals produce to all departments. Daily changing menus. • Seasonal festivals utilizing local produce and creating special menus. • Gluten Free and Vegan menus created for special guests. • Kitchen HOD responsibilities in absence of Executive Chef • Cross training of staff over multiple pastry departments. 2016 CDP/Demi Chef/Commis III ChefDusit Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya 2018 Dusit is a Thai hotel group which includes the bran ds Dusit Thani, Dusit D2, Dusit Devarana, Dusit Princess and Asia Hotels • Preparation of fresh meals and distribution. Daily quality control to ensure fresh produce. • Training of staff on productivity and quality. • Organizing staff duties and monitoring performance. • Hygiene and cleaning scheduling to franchise standards. 2014 2016 2013 2014 CDP/Demi Chef/Commis II & III Park Hyatt – Zanzibar, Tanzania Establishment of ONE restaurant, Zamani Residence section and in room dining. HOD responsibilities in absence of Executive Sous Chef during Re-opening and Opening of Hotel. Management experience and training received. • Menu and recipe creation. SOP and daily task systems put in place • Scheduling of staff across restaurants and banqueting areas. • Organizing staff duties and monitoring self-performance. • Ensuring high levels of hygiene and HACCP systems in the kitchen. Daily and weekly cleaning schedules. 

Reservation AssistantIntern/ Commis I & II Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge 

Analyze all guest and travel agent requirements through telephone and emails and recommend suitable options for all customers and assist to confirm all reservations. • Manage and ensure all incoming calls with courtesy and ensure efficient resolution of all guest inquiries for various hotel services and operations. • Food preparation for fine dining and tapas restaurants • Supporting CDP & Demi Chef with management of stations. Hygiene and cleaning of work areas • Collaborating with CDP & Demi Chef on food and side dish pairings.

 Bachelor of Science Tourism Management 2012-2016 Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya

 Kisumu Boys’ High School High School Certificate 2007 – 2011