AWARDS & RECOGNITION
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
• Jack Daniel’s Master Griller of the Year, Tanzania 2020
• Chef’s Delight Awards Panel of Experts – 2013
• Traditional Food Competition Judge – Ministry of Culture, Kenya – 2006
• Creativity & Innovation Award (COYA) – 2nd Runner Up – 2005
• Marketing Society of Kenya Award – Best Content Management – 2003
• Gold Star Award – Norfolk Hotel – 1996
• International chefs day organizer East Africa 2004 / 2025
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive & Advisory Roles
• Group Executive Chef – Sopa Lodges
• Executive Advisory Chef – New Arusha Hotel
• Advisory Chef – The Arusha Spa, Moivaro (Tanzania)
• Executive Chef – Kunduchi Beach Hotel
• Executive Chef – Samaki Samaki Restaurants
• Executive Chef – Barometer Bistro & Havoc Night Spot
• Executive Chef – Colosseum Hotel & Kalypso
• Senior Sous Chef – Fairview Hotel, Kenya
• Executive Sous Chef – Palacina Moonflower
• Sous Chef – The Norfolk Hotel
• Executive Chef – Grill House Restaurant
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management Systems, Bureau Veritas Kenya (2010)
• HACCP & Food Safety Procedures, Bureau Veritas Kenya (2007)
• OHSAS 18001 – Occupational Health & Safety, Bureau Veritas Kenya (2007)
• Leadership Development, Global Coaching Centre (2008)
• Train-the-Trainer Program, Liam Consultant Services Ltd (2008)
• Panel of Experts – Chef’s Delight Awards, National College of Tourism, Arusha (2009–2010)
• Website Content Management, 3Mice Interactive Media (2003)
• Personnel Management, University of Nairobi (1998)
• Certificate in Food Production, The Norfolk Hotel (1994–1995)
