JOSEPH OTOBO
Lagos,Lagos
Summary
Experienced culinary professional specialising in multi-cuisine and vegetarian cooking with a strong focus on recipe development and menu design. Expertise in food safety compliance and HACCP standards ensures high-quality service. Skilled in large-scale catering, event planning, and nutrition education, including diabetic menu options. Knowledgeable in allergen laws and gluten-free cooking, effectively meeting diverse dietary needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef manager
Spices Fast Food & Restaurant
Asaba, Delta
2019.12 - Current
- Trained junior chefs in advanced culinary skills, fostering professional growth.
- Streamlined kitchen workflow by implementing efficient operational procedures.
- Introduced creative culinary concepts that resulted in unique dish creations.
- Established protocols for waste disposal promoting eco-friendly practices.
- Managed a team of chefs, ensuring high-quality food preparation.
- Responded to customer feedback promptly, improving dining experience continuously.
- Managed over 50 customer per day
Pastry chef / Continental chef
White Mind Sea Food & Catering
Warri, Detal State
2016.06 - 2019.11
- Prepared delicate pastries to elevate clients' dining experiences.
- Demonstrated advanced icing skills to delight customers visually as well as gastronomically.
- Maintained high production quality by strictly adhering to recipes and instructions.
- Increased café footfall through regular introduction of innovative pastries.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Continental Chef
White Dove Shipping Company LTD
Warri, Delta State
2014.02 - 2016.12
- Orchestrated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
- Created balanced meal plans abiding by dietary restrictions.
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Continental Chef
Mega Chicken
Warri, Delta State
2011.01 - 2013.12
- Developed new recipes for diverse culinary experience.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Adhered to strict hygiene standards, ensured clean working environment.
- Participated in local food festivals, elevated restaurant's reputation within community.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day
Education
A-Levels -
Winner Collage Agbaraha
Delta State 2008.01 - 2010.10
Diploma of Higher Education - Database
IMS Computer Training
Delta State 2012.05 - 2012.10
Skills
- Food preparation
- Pastry production
- Baking process optimisation
- Vegetarian cuisine mastery
- Seafood handling
- Culinary innovation
- Innovative recipe development
- Cuisine pairing knowledge
- Beverage pairing strategies
- Food safety auditing
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen hygiene
- Large-scale catering
- Event planning
- Staff training
- Restaurant marketing strategies
Certification
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT, INDUSRTIAL FOOD HYGIENE PRODUCTION.
S/J ABEED INSITITUTE OF CATERING SCHOOL IN PRACTICAL
Timeline
Chef manager
Spices Fast Food & Restaurant
2019.12 - Current
Pastry chef / Continental chef
White Mind Sea Food & Catering
2016.06 - 2019.11
Continental Chef
White Dove Shipping Company LTD
2014.02 - 2016.12
Diploma of Higher Education - Database
IMS Computer Training
2012.05 - 2012.10
Continental Chef
Mega Chicken
2011.01 - 2013.12
A-Levels -
Winner Collage Agbaraha
2008.01 - 2010.10