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Bernard Ohiku

@bernardohiku

I lead culinary operations that reduce waste, strengthen teams, and grow restaurant revenue.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to join a forward-thinking hospitality organization where I can lead culinary operations, innovate menus, develop teams, improve food safety and profitability, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

I've led culinary operations at Dulles Lounge Restaurant & Lounge, The House, and The Terrace, building menus, inventory systems, and kitchen standards that improve guest satisfaction and profitability. At Dulles, I reduced food waste by 25% and improved kitchen profitability by 10% through dish-level costing.

Over 18 years, I've developed contemporary African and continental cuisine, launched Ate Eat from scratch, and trained high-performing kitchen teams. I bring hands-on menu engineering, food safety, cost control, and a commitment to fresh, seasonal food and consistently excellent presentation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

LH
Current

Consultant

LGC Hospitality

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Provided expert guidance and training to chefs for a new restaurant opening, ensuring a successful launch and high-quality culinary experience. Shared industry best practices to enhance kitchen operations and food safety protocols.

DL

Executive Chef and Head of Culinary Operations

Dulles Lounge Restaurant & Lounge

Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 (2 months)

Implemented efficient inventory management systems, reducing food waste by 25% and optimizing stock levels. Spearheaded menu development, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.

OS

Sous Chef

788 on the Sea

Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 months)

Supervised and coordinated day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service delivery for up to 500 guests per day. Led a high-performing team of 10+ chefs and kitchen assistants, providing guidance, training, and mentorship.

BH

Sous Chef

Bon Voyage Hotel

Feb 2020 - Feb 2020 (0 months)

Prepared healthy, fresh, and seasonal organic meals for guests, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation. Successfully prepared high-volume meals for social and professional gatherings, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding customer expectations.

SE

Private Chef

Self Employed

Jan 2007 - Dec 2017 (10 years 11 months)

Prepared healthy, fresh, and seasonal organic meals for private clients, ensuring exceptional quality and presentation. Developed and implemented customized menus for weekly meals, special events, and social gatherings.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WA

White Pepper Chef Academy

CTH Level 3 Award Certificate in Culinary Skills, Culinary Skills

2017 - 2017

Completed CTH Level 3 and Level 2 Award Certificates in Culinary Skills.

WA

White Pepper Chef Academy

CTH Level 2 Award Certificate in Culinary Skills, Culinary Skills

2017 - 2017

Completed CTH Level 2 Award Certificate in Culinary Skills.

SAE Institute London logoSL

SAE Institute London

B.A., Audio Production

2014 - 2017

Earned a B.A. in Audio Production from SAE Institute London.

Sheffield Hallam University logoSU

Sheffield Hallam University

BSc, Politics

2009 - 2011

Studied Politics as part of a BSc program.

Sheffield Hallam University logoSU

Sheffield Hallam University

BSc, Automobile Design Engineering

2007 - 2009

Studied Automobile Design Engineering as part of a BSc program.

SC

Sheffield International College

Foundation, Science and Engineering

2006 - 2007

Completed a Foundation program in Science and Engineering.

DC

D – Ivy College

A-Levels, General Studies

2005 - 2006

Completed A-Levels.

QA

Queensland Academy

WAEC/NECO, General Studies

2003 - 2005

Completed WAEC/NECO examinations.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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