Experience

Food for All Africa

• Ghana
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana Operational Management 1. Ensure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress. 2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board. 3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work. 4. Maintain official records and documents, and… Show more Operational Management 1. Ensure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress. 2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board. 3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work. 4. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations. 5. Develop and administer operational policies and guidelines. 6. Oversee the design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services. This includes food supply, access, and distribution. Oversee the maintenance of a database accounting for all food processed through the pantry. 7. Assure that the facilities are maintained to ensure a safe and clean working environment for employees and volunteers and that equipment is adequately maintained and kept current to process inventory. 8. Manage organization’s staff including recruiting, hiring, performance management, compensation, and discharge. 9. Recruit, manage, motivate, evaluate and retain volunteers to produce organizational results. Marketing and Communications 1. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field. 2. See that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all-important factors influencing it. 3. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals. 4. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative relationships with community groups and organizations. 5. Represent the program and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the public.

• Founder/Executive Director

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Ghana Operational Management 1. Ensure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress. 2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board. 3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work. 4. Maintain official records and documents, and… Show more Operational Management 1. Ensure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress. 2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board. 3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organization’s work. 4. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations. 5. Develop and administer operational policies and guidelines. 6. Oversee the design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services. This includes food supply, access, and distribution. Oversee the maintenance of a database accounting for all food processed through the pantry. 7. Assure that the facilities are maintained to ensure a safe and clean working environment for employees and volunteers and that equipment is adequately maintained and kept current to process inventory. 8. Manage organization’s staff including recruiting, hiring, performance management, compensation, and discharge. 9. Recruit, manage, motivate, evaluate and retain volunteers to produce organizational results. Marketing and Communications 1. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field. 2. See that the Board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all-important factors influencing it. 3. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals. 4. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative relationships with community groups and organizations. 5. Represent the program and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the public. 6. Ensure a robust Website, periodic newsletter, and annual report that summarize the organization’s accomplishments and recognizes its volunteers and financial donors.



Chefs On Wheel Africa

• Ghana
• Hospitality

• Co-Founder

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Ghana Are you busy or tired to do the cooking at home or for the house party? Enjoy a lasting culinary experience at the comfort of your home with our highly trained professional chefs and waiters. Let our chefs do the cooking whiles you attend to other important things. Visit : https;//www.chefsonwheel.com/ Private Chef||Permanent Chef||Chefs for Holidays||Cooking Shows||Food Brand Marketing Activations|| -Recruitment and training of highly professional chefs for hotels and… Show more Are you busy or tired to do the cooking at home or for the house party? Enjoy a lasting culinary experience at the comfort of your home with our highly trained professional chefs and waiters. Let our chefs do the cooking whiles you attend to other important things. Visit : https;//www.chefsonwheel.com/ Private Chef||Permanent Chef||Chefs for Holidays||Cooking Shows||Food Brand Marketing Activations|| -Recruitment and training of highly professional chefs for hotels and restaurants. -Online shop for chef products -Contract catering services and facility management - Hospitality Consultancy Let's Talk Chefs on Wheel Africa Food for All Mobile Technologies Ltd 4th Palm link, Teshie Accra Ghana Phone: +233505175581 WhatsApp: 0505175581 24/7 Hotline : +233505175581 E-mail : info@chefsonwheel.com sales@chefsonwheel.com sales.chefsonwheels@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/chefsonwheelgh/ https://www.instagram.com/chefsonwheel/ https://twitter.com/chefsonwheel/ https://plus.google.com/u/2/112804261826925288109 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKBIP0Nq_MJuXeBAG-FmMQ Show less



Okumkom Mobile App & Community Food Stores

• Ghana
• Food & Beverages

• Co-Founder

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Ghana Food for All Mobile Technologies Ltd ,owners and developers of Okumkɔm, a local food distribution app and Chefs on Wheel Africa,an online platform that trains and provide freelance chefs for private and commercial catering. At Food for All Mobile Technologies Ltd,we leverage on technology to create innovative solutions aimed at reducing food waste,poverty and hunger across Africa. We are a Pan-African social enterprise with our headquarters in Accra,Ghana… Show more Food for All Mobile Technologies Ltd ,owners and developers of Okumkɔm, a local food distribution app and Chefs on Wheel Africa,an online platform that trains and provide freelance chefs for private and commercial catering. At Food for All Mobile Technologies Ltd,we leverage on technology to create innovative solutions aimed at reducing food waste,poverty and hunger across Africa. We are a Pan-African social enterprise with our headquarters in Accra,Ghana www.okumkomfoods.com www.chefsonwheel.com Show less



Tuo Restaurant and Grill

• Co-Owner / Designer

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Accra Ghana Located on the Ring road central precisely within Nissui house, former IPMC building, TUO restaurant is a Ghanaian owned restaurant that blends professional culinary knowledge and unparalleled passion to provide food,drinks and catering services for hospitality revelers in Accra. Owned and operated by Ghanaian award winning chef and social entrepreneur, Chef Elijah Addo and UK trained food safety trainer, Mrs. Mabel Arku-Nelson. Tuo restaurant is blend of Ghanaian and foreign… Show more Located on the Ring road central precisely within Nissui house, former IPMC building, TUO restaurant is a Ghanaian owned restaurant that blends professional culinary knowledge and unparalleled passion to provide food,drinks and catering services for hospitality revelers in Accra. Owned and operated by Ghanaian award winning chef and social entrepreneur, Chef Elijah Addo and UK trained food safety trainer, Mrs. Mabel Arku-Nelson. Tuo restaurant is blend of Ghanaian and foreign ingredients to create delicious traditional cuisines for which we derive our name from “Tuo Zaafi”. The millet meal from Northern Ghana. Our menu exclusively created by Chef Elijah from specially selected ingredients sourced from known suppliers ranges from mouthwatering starters, grills including khebabs, wakashi cheese,chicken wings and special tuo from the known families of omo tuo,tuo zaafi,fonio,banku and daily specialties. Our bar also serves chilled drinks and cocktails from 11am till late into the night. Tuo restaurant and grills opens softly from 5th-8th December, 2017 for invited guests and officially open our gates to the public from Monday, 11th December 2017. Show less



Eliwils Catering Services

• Ghana
• Restaurants

• Co-Founder/HeadChef

  • May 2011 - Present

  Accra Ghana Eliwils Catering Services blends professional culinary knowledge and unparalleled passion to create an unforgettable dining experience for all events. Chef Elijah and his wife,Wilhelmina has since 2011 been sharing their love experience with the world through catering services. At EliWils Catering, we’re passionate about food, and about providing the highest quality of service. Whether it’s a big, business occasion, or something more personal – a wedding, a christening, or an intimate… Show more Eliwils Catering Services blends professional culinary knowledge and unparalleled passion to create an unforgettable dining experience for all events. Chef Elijah and his wife,Wilhelmina has since 2011 been sharing their love experience with the world through catering services. At EliWils Catering, we’re passionate about food, and about providing the highest quality of service. Whether it’s a big, business occasion, or something more personal – a wedding, a christening, or an intimate dinner at home, we’re big enough to cope while still offering a service that’s tailored to your specific needs. We believe in using free range and organic ingredients from local suppliers in menus that embrace seasonal flavours and cater for heartiest appetites throughout the day. Founded on years of experience with a diverse list of clients we will provide you with a bespoke and elegant event, including taking care of the staff, flowers and styling. In fact, catering for all the occasion demands. Our passion for food and environment is evidence with our recent Queens Young Leaders award presented to our Chef Elijah Addo by Queen Elizabeth II in England. - Restaurant and fast food service - Food styling and recipe generation - Food brand promotion/endorsement - Menu planning and companies staff lunch service - Event catering, e.g. conferences, seminars, wedding, naming ceremony, etc. - Group training programs and workshops for chefs, students and other caterers. - Presentations in the media that seek to promote brands, concepts and services bothering around food and hospitality. -Recommendation and recruitment of any of the kitchen brigade, for hotels and the hospitality facility in general and for periodic contract jobs. - Recipe generation that focuses on usage of particular products or brands. - Diversifying product or brand usage in new and unconventional ways thus increasing usage. Show less



African Chefs United

• Corporate Communication Director

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

  Johannesburg Area, South Africa African Chefs United is the apex regional chefs group in sub-saharan Africa with over 2,000 members across 13 member countries. ACU is located in South Africa with annual festivals and conference for chefs across the continent. https://www.facebook.com/africanchefsunited/



Aregala Hellas-Chefs Without Borders

• Country Director

  • Jan 2014 - May 2018

  Greece Ensure execution of global policies in Ghana



Burger and Relish Restaurant

• Head Chef

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Ghana Management of kitchen staff. Designing and creation of menus. Ensures all menus are correctly calculated to ensure maximum gross profit. Ensure that maintenance problems are quickly reported. Ensure all statutory hygiene requirements are followed Ensure that sufficient stock materials are available and stored under right conditions. Liaise with management daily regarding special functions and reservations.



Chefs for Change Ghana Foundation

• Founder

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2015

  Ghana Ensuring the execution of plans and policies centred on our objectives and mission



+233 Jazz Bar and Grill

• Food And Beverage Supervisor

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

  Ghana Supervise Food and Beverage personnel. Ensure proper stock taking within Food and Beverage department. Daily stock taking. Ensure proper and hygienic preparation of food. In co-ordination with various department heads to ensure a high quality of food presentation. Working with the Assistant Food and Beverage to ensure food orders are received accurately. Ensuring food orders are placed accurately and timely. Handled complaints.



Jazz Bar and Grill

• United States
• Restaurants

• Head Chef

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Ghana Overall responsibility for daily operations in the kitchen Liaising with purchasing companies for food orders Maintaining or raising the profit margins on food Producing menus and new dishes Managing, training and recruiting a brigade of chefs Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director



Chase Restaurant

• United States
• Restaurants

• Sous Chef

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Ghana In-charge of Food and Beverages, Banqueting and Conferences. Ensure proper stock taking within Food and Beverage department. Deputize in the Head Chef's absence. Ensure that all chefs’ des parties are familiar with the day's requirements. Ensure that timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers are up-to-date. Ensures that private events, catering, and banquets are properly executed.



Sphinx Oriental and Culinary Traning Institute

• Junior Sous Chef

  • Jan 2004 - Aug 2007

  Nigeria Deputise in the Head Chef's absence. Ensure that all chefs’ des parties are familiar with the day's requirements. Ensure that the necessary stocks are on hand at the right quality and quantity. Ensure that timetables, leave rosters and attendance registers are up-to-date. Ensure that all maintenance problems are reported and followed up Ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature.