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.

• 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

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