
Bernard Ohiku
@bernardohiku
I lead culinary operations that reduce waste, strengthen teams, and grow restaurant revenue.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
Culinary Operations Chef
The House & The Terrace
Mar 2023 - Jan 2026 (2 years 10 months)
Spearheaded culinary operations for both The House and The Terrace, overseeing kitchen staff, food quality, and presentation. Developed an automated inventory system using Excel, reducing food waste by 20% and optimizing stock levels.
Head Chef
The Terrace
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)
Spearheaded menu development, creating and curating dishes that resulted in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction. Recruited, trained, and managed a high-performing kitchen team, improving staff retention by 30%.
Head Chef
The House
Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 (8 months)
Spearheaded day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service delivery for up to 200 guests per day. Curated cyclic menus, resulting in a 25% increase in customer satisfaction and a 15% increase in sales.
Sous Chef
The Truth Beach Club
Feb 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Supervised day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service delivery for up to 500 guests per day. Designed and implemented a new menu, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and a 15% increase in sales.
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.
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.
CEO/Head Chef
Ate Eat
Dec 2017 - Oct 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Spearheaded the launch of Ate Eat, creating the business from scratch and driving its growth and success. Supervised day-to-day kitchen operations, leading a team of 3 staff members and managing 30 tables.
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
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.
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
B.A., Audio Production
2014 - 2017
Earned a B.A. in Audio Production from SAE Institute London.
Sheffield Hallam University
BSc, Politics
2009 - 2011
Studied Politics as part of a BSc program.
Sheffield Hallam University
BSc, Automobile Design Engineering
2007 - 2009
Studied Automobile Design Engineering as part of a BSc program.
Sheffield International College
Foundation, Science and Engineering
2006 - 2007
Completed a Foundation program in Science and Engineering.
D – Ivy College
A-Levels, General Studies
2005 - 2006
Completed A-Levels.
Queensland Academy
WAEC/NECO, General Studies
2003 - 2005
Completed WAEC/NECO examinations.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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