K Patel (CHA, MIH)
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Riaan Thiart
Chef Patel is highly dedicated and motivated person. He is an excellent team player with eye for detail. Chef Patel is a talented and a solution-oriented leader. He is intelligent and understands the complexities and nuances of various situations. He's a people person and an active listener. Chef Patel brings along with him a plethora of experience and a mammoth amount of energy to his job and endless dedication and motivation not only for himself but also to his entire team. It is pleasure to work and have an association with Chef Patel. He has excellent knowledge of hospitality industry and extraordinary people management capabilities.I wish him all the best and see him as a EAM."less
LinkedIn User
All I can say about Chef Patel , is an Encyclopedia of World cuisine , he is gem of the person, highly knowledgeable in his trade ..excellent man management skills.Apart from his professional field Chef Patel is very good human being , I used see him helping people without any expectation which surely is the best part in him.I wish him all the best in his future endeavors .
Umesh Tiwary
I know Chef Patel since 2010. We were together a Malaika Beach Resort, Mwanza, Tanzania. He is highly dedicated professional and his knowledge and attention to detail have aided best in restructuring kitchen and menus engineering. His expertise in terms of culinery are par excellence. I feel confident in recommending. He is not only thorough, but also easy to work with. All the best Chef Patel
Riaan Thiart
Chef Patel is highly dedicated and motivated person. He is an excellent team player with eye for detail. Chef Patel is a talented and a solution-oriented leader. He is intelligent and understands the complexities and nuances of various situations. He's a people person and an active listener. Chef Patel brings along with him a plethora of experience and a mammoth amount of energy to his job and endless dedication and motivation not only for himself but also to his entire team. It is pleasure to work and have an association with Chef Patel. He has excellent knowledge of hospitality industry and extraordinary people management capabilities.I wish him all the best and see him as a EAM."less
LinkedIn User
All I can say about Chef Patel , is an Encyclopedia of World cuisine , he is gem of the person, highly knowledgeable in his trade ..excellent man management skills.Apart from his professional field Chef Patel is very good human being , I used see him helping people without any expectation which surely is the best part in him.I wish him all the best in his future endeavors .
Umesh Tiwary
I know Chef Patel since 2010. We were together a Malaika Beach Resort, Mwanza, Tanzania. He is highly dedicated professional and his knowledge and attention to detail have aided best in restructuring kitchen and menus engineering. His expertise in terms of culinery are par excellence. I feel confident in recommending. He is not only thorough, but also easy to work with. All the best Chef Patel
Riaan Thiart
Chef Patel is highly dedicated and motivated person. He is an excellent team player with eye for detail. Chef Patel is a talented and a solution-oriented leader. He is intelligent and understands the complexities and nuances of various situations. He's a people person and an active listener. Chef Patel brings along with him a plethora of experience and a mammoth amount of energy to his job and endless dedication and motivation not only for himself but also to his entire team. It is pleasure to work and have an association with Chef Patel. He has excellent knowledge of hospitality industry and extraordinary people management capabilities.I wish him all the best and see him as a EAM."less
LinkedIn User
All I can say about Chef Patel , is an Encyclopedia of World cuisine , he is gem of the person, highly knowledgeable in his trade ..excellent man management skills.Apart from his professional field Chef Patel is very good human being , I used see him helping people without any expectation which surely is the best part in him.I wish him all the best in his future endeavors .
Umesh Tiwary
I know Chef Patel since 2010. We were together a Malaika Beach Resort, Mwanza, Tanzania. He is highly dedicated professional and his knowledge and attention to detail have aided best in restructuring kitchen and menus engineering. His expertise in terms of culinery are par excellence. I feel confident in recommending. He is not only thorough, but also easy to work with. All the best Chef Patel
Riaan Thiart
Chef Patel is highly dedicated and motivated person. He is an excellent team player with eye for detail. Chef Patel is a talented and a solution-oriented leader. He is intelligent and understands the complexities and nuances of various situations. He's a people person and an active listener. Chef Patel brings along with him a plethora of experience and a mammoth amount of energy to his job and endless dedication and motivation not only for himself but also to his entire team. It is pleasure to work and have an association with Chef Patel. He has excellent knowledge of hospitality industry and extraordinary people management capabilities.I wish him all the best and see him as a EAM."less
LinkedIn User
All I can say about Chef Patel , is an Encyclopedia of World cuisine , he is gem of the person, highly knowledgeable in his trade ..excellent man management skills.Apart from his professional field Chef Patel is very good human being , I used see him helping people without any expectation which surely is the best part in him.I wish him all the best in his future endeavors .
Umesh Tiwary
I know Chef Patel since 2010. We were together a Malaika Beach Resort, Mwanza, Tanzania. He is highly dedicated professional and his knowledge and attention to detail have aided best in restructuring kitchen and menus engineering. His expertise in terms of culinery are par excellence. I feel confident in recommending. He is not only thorough, but also easy to work with. All the best Chef Patel
Credentials
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MIH
Institute of HospitalityJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Making Decisions
LinkedIn CertificationApr, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Operations Management Foundations
LinkedInApr, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Operations Management Foundations
Project Management InstituteApr, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
CHA - Certified Hotel Administrator
American Hotel & Lodging AssociationFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Motorol Tanzania
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Tanzania
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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MD & CEO
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Sep 2020 - Present
Motorol Lubricants (www.motorol.co.tz) represented by SiSi Multibiz Limited in Tanzania Motorol Lubricants (www.motorol.co.tz) represented by SiSi Multibiz Limited in Tanzania
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Institute of Hospitality
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor
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Jun 2020 - Present
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SiSi Multibiz Limited
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Tanzania
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman & CEO
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Oct 2019 - Present
SiSi (www.sisi.co.tz) SiSi (www.sisi.co.tz)
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Ex Africa Tanzania Limited
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Tanzania
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director & CEO
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2022
On Demand Services APPs (www.ex.co.tz & www.exicabs.com) On Demand Services APPs (www.ex.co.tz & www.exicabs.com)
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Wellworth Hospitality
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Canada
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Regional Operations
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Apr 2018 - Nov 2018
Heading Coastal region Hotels, Resorts, Water Park, Apartments, Sports Arenas under Wellworth Hospitality Group with highly concentrated efforts in Business Development & Planning, HR, Operations for Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort, Zanzibar Beach Resort, Kunduchi Wet-n-Wild Water Park, Kunduchi Beach Resort Apartments, Kunduchi Karting Arena, Kunduchi Kite School Heading Coastal region Hotels, Resorts, Water Park, Apartments, Sports Arenas under Wellworth Hospitality Group with highly concentrated efforts in Business Development & Planning, HR, Operations for Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resort, Zanzibar Beach Resort, Kunduchi Wet-n-Wild Water Park, Kunduchi Beach Resort Apartments, Kunduchi Karting Arena, Kunduchi Kite School
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Group Operations Manager
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
Heading Operations of Kunduchi Beach Hotel & Resort, Zanzibar Beach Resort, Wet & Wild Water Park, Kunduchi Apartments, Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, development planning for Upcoming - 6 (luxury) Tented Camps + 2 (5*) game Lodges in Serengeti National Park, Upcoming Whispering Palms Resort in Zanzibar, Upcoming Embassy Hotel & Agip Hotel in Dar-es-Salaam Heading Operations of Kunduchi Beach Hotel & Resort, Zanzibar Beach Resort, Wet & Wild Water Park, Kunduchi Apartments, Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, development planning for Upcoming - 6 (luxury) Tented Camps + 2 (5*) game Lodges in Serengeti National Park, Upcoming Whispering Palms Resort in Zanzibar, Upcoming Embassy Hotel & Agip Hotel in Dar-es-Salaam
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Wellworth Group of Company's
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Tanzania
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Hospitality
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General Manager
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Feb 2014 - Aug 2016
84 Key Beach Resort with 3 F&B outlets and 8 Conference Venues (offering one of the largest Conference facilities in Zanzibar with up-to 1000pax capacity)
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Operations Manager
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Nov 2013 - Jun 2014
awarded with Complex Operations Manager position on the 4th of November 2013 after working for almost 3 years as an Asst. Group Chef (dept. Executive Chef) for the same group...operating Kunduchi Beach Hotel & Resort + Kunduchi Wet & Wild Water Park within one complex compoundNOW (from 1st Feb 2014) in Zanzibar as Operations Manager & Act.GM with Zanzibar Beach Resort
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Executive Chef
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Feb 2011 - Nov 2013
Proven ability and experience in International Standard Ala Carte presentations, Conference Buffets, Volume/Bulk Cooking ranging from 300 to 3000+ pax on regular basis for weddings-events-conferences-day outs, maintaining tight control on overall food cost ranging around 25-28% with Variety, Quality & Uncompromised Standards in production Proven ability and experience in International Standard Ala Carte presentations, Conference Buffets, Volume/Bulk Cooking ranging from 300 to 3000+ pax on regular basis for weddings-events-conferences-day outs, maintaining tight control on overall food cost ranging around 25-28% with Variety, Quality & Uncompromised Standards in production
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Assistant Group Chef
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Feb 2011 - Nov 2013
Heading kitchen brigade of 100+ serving through 7 F&B + Banqueting outlets being stationed at Kunduchi Beach Hotel & Resort overlooking Kunduchi Wet-n-Wild Water Park. Heading kitchen brigade of 100+ serving through 7 F&B + Banqueting outlets being stationed at Kunduchi Beach Hotel & Resort overlooking Kunduchi Wet-n-Wild Water Park.
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Malaika Beach Resort
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Chef
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Oct 2010 - Jan 2011
Consulting Executive Chef (F&B) profile through a short contract Appointment for East African Community's first Lake Region Conference to upgrade and Standardise the Kitchen Operations to cater to the newly developed high-end demand Consulting Executive Chef (F&B) profile through a short contract Appointment for East African Community's first Lake Region Conference to upgrade and Standardise the Kitchen Operations to cater to the newly developed high-end demand
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Executive Chef, Director
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Jan 2009 - Oct 2010
developed & operated Sizzle Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, a 76+32 cover (2 level) fine dine Restaurant with a specialty menu of 7 continents' cuisines developed & operated Sizzle Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, a 76+32 cover (2 level) fine dine Restaurant with a specialty menu of 7 continents' cuisines
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Venus Premier Hotels Limited, Arusha, Tanzania
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Tanzania
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Head (Executive Chef - Pre Opening)
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Aug 2007 - Dec 2008
profiled as Development (project) Head & Executive Chef - Pre Opening 60 Room Property with 1 Multi-Cuisine Restaurant & 1 Rooftop Lounge Bar Unfortunately, the property was not completed and never opened due to some legal complecations and management decision profiled as Development (project) Head & Executive Chef - Pre Opening 60 Room Property with 1 Multi-Cuisine Restaurant & 1 Rooftop Lounge Bar Unfortunately, the property was not completed and never opened due to some legal complecations and management decision
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Commi -to- Chef de Partie -to- Sous Chef -to- Asst Exc Chef
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Aug 1999 - Jul 2007
trained and hands-on experience through multiple properties in INDIA while studying hospitality and climbing the ladders of success starting from Commi to CDP to Sous Chef reaching up-to Asst. Executive Chef positions in 8 years altogether trained and hands-on experience through multiple properties in INDIA while studying hospitality and climbing the ladders of success starting from Commi to CDP to Sous Chef reaching up-to Asst. Executive Chef positions in 8 years altogether
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Education
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MSU
Bachelor & Masters of Commerce (B.Com & M.Com), Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
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American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA
Certificate Food Production, Culinary Arts and Related Services