
Peterson Mwendwa
Tourism / Travel / Hospitality
About Peterson Mwendwa:
I am a passionate Level 1 & 2 HACCP certified Executive Chef with over 25 years of culinary experience as I seek the opportunity to join your professional team as an Executive Chef. I am recognized for innovative recipes and cost-effective kitchen management. I have a passion for cooking and an awareness of contemporary and innovative developments within the food and Hotel industry as well as the international standards.
I am an award-winning executive chef with experience in menu planning, effective cost controls, employee training and development, and Microsoft skills. I ensure positive kitchen operational flow and strong F&B revenue record while maintaining employee retention through continuous staff engagement, training, and innovation. I am a result-oriented Executive Chef who manages the kitchen and monitors the standards and quality of food in line with the service vision and creative concepts of the Hotel Industry at heart.
Experience
- A Mastery Executive Chef with Cooking Philosophy and Technology.
- Efficient multitasker, Team Player and strong leadership with exceptional team-building skills
- An AAS (Associate of Applied Science) in Culinary Arts and Molecular Gastronomy
- Recognized as the only Executive Chefs in Kenya with Molecular Gastronomy techniques
- Specialized in unique fusion cuisine. Multi-Cuisine – Conversant in Continental, Indian, Italian/Mediterranean, Oriental/Chinese/Japanese Sushi, African/Swahili, French, Mexican, etc.
- Proficient with restaurant management software such as MC, SBA, HotelPlus, POS
Education
I am a Kenyan aged 50 years, born again Christian, married, and fully computer literate. I have a First Class Honors Degree in Culinary Arts & Molecular Gastronomy from Le Cordon Bleu, California School of Culinary Arts, a Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts from a Culinary Arts Academy, Switzerland, and Food Production Certificates from Kenya Utalii College, Kenya
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